Ferment of Reform and Culture, 1790-1860
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| most influential American scientist of the first half of the 19th century;pioneer chemist and geologist who taught and wrote brilliantly at Yale College for more than 50 years. | ||
| Professor at Havard; Columbus of American botany;published over 350 books,monographs,and papers; textbooks set new standards for clarity. | ||
| Naturalist and painter of wild fowl in natural surroundings;" Birds of America" | ||
| Quiet New England teacher, authoress;spoke and wrote unceasingly about the bad conditions under which the criminals and insane lived. As a result of her efforts, punishment of prioners became less brutal, and new asylums were built for the insane. The work she began has continued to this day. | ||
| In the 1830's worked to improve conditions of the blind; wanted to help them be educated and trained, so they could earn a living and lead useful lives; started the Perkins Institute for the Blind in Boston. | ||
| orator who agitated for peace | ||
| First female graduate of a medical college. | ||
| feminist and women's rights anti-slavery convention | ||
| feminist and women's rights 1st convention | ||
| feminist and women's rights to vote | ||
| noted painter (especially portraits; ex: Washington) | ||
| noted painter (especially portraits) | ||
| contributed to American folk music by capturing the plaintive spirit of the slaves; ex; "Old Folks at Home". | ||
| poet and philosopher | ||
| Secretary of the Navy; helped found Naval Academy; known as the "Father of American History". | ||
| One of America's most popular poets; ex; "Evangeline", "Hiawatha", and "The Courship of Myles Standish". |