Explain how transcendentalism and the Second Great Awakening affected the definitions of freedom. How were both movements a response to the market revolution?

Transcendentalism

A philosophical movement that emerged in the 1830s in the United States, emphasizing intuition, spirituality, and the inherent goodness of nature and humanity.

Second Great Awakening

A Protestant religious revival during the early 19th century in the United States, which led to the growth of evangelical denominations and sparked social reforms.

Market Revolution

A significant change in the U.S. economy in the early 19th century, driven by innovations in transportation, communication, and production that created a more interconnected market system.