Emerson’s Young American
1. What is the format of “Young American?”
This is an excerpt from a larger work, Emerson’s ”Young American.” It expresses Emerson’s opinions, sort of in the form of a manifesto. It encourages the advancement of transportation to further trade relations. He then uses his opinion to support the need for trade and advancement.
2. What is the thesis of the article?
Improvement in transportation leads to better trade, which creates power for America.
3. What other writers would align with Emerson’s beliefs in this essay?
Emerson would partly agree with Adams that the US needs to show its power and improve. He does not agree with the way in which to show this power. He also agrees with Jefferson’s idea of being for the common man.
EC-The song shows that the young of our world will create the future.
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