LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRANSCENDENTALISM LITERATURE
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the Southwest
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the Midwest
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the South
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New England
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Detailed explanation-1: -Located in the northeast corner of the USA, New England is made up of six diverse U.S. states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Detailed explanation-2: -The mainstays of the region became shipbuilding, fishing, and trade. New Englanders gained a reputation for hard work, shrewdness, thrift, and ingenuity in their business dealings. These traits were helpful as the Industrial Revolution reached America in the first half of the 19th century.
Detailed explanation-3: -The New England colonies were founded to escape religious persecution in England. The Middle colonies, like Delaware, New York, and New Jersey, were founded as trade centers, while Pennsylvania was founded as a safe haven for Quakers.