Transcendentalism was a philosophical movement in the 19th century that emphasized intuition, spirituality, and nature. Writers like Thoreau and Emerson were influential transcendentalists whose writings explored living simply in nature and following one's inner spirit. Their works promoted ideals of non-conformity and independent thinking that influenced later social reformers and cultural movements in American history.

1. American History paper on Explain what transcendentalism is
and how you have seen it displayed in the writings of Thoreau
and/or Emerson. Why is transcendentalism important to the
story of America and its history? What influence did
transcendentalists like Thoreau and Emerson have on later
movements in American culture