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In the early 1800s, what were the Shaker communities a form of?
A. government
B. transcendentalism
C. art

Answer 1

B. transcendentalism

Step-by-step explanation:

Transcendentalism was a philosophical and literary movement that emerged in the United States in the early 19th century. It emphasized the inherent goodness of people and nature, and the belief that humanity is best understood by looking into one’s own soul.

The Shakers, while primarily a religious and communal society, did share some elements with transcendentalism. Both movements emphasized the perfectibility of humanity and took steps to live their lives and create communities so as to achieve some measure of human perfection.