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The fifth year of the six year cycle is known as The Romantic Period and covers the years 1830-1900. Again, some variations in the years exist, but this time frame is generally accepted.
No word better describes this time of history than movement, which is also our spiritual target for this year. Beginning with the end of the Revolutionary period, an amazing increase in movement in all areas exists. This movement includes the Industrial Revolution which brought about new transportation and work modes thus setting the stage for Westward Expansion and immigration. Vast manufacturing interests and growing agricultural pursuits required more workers which in turn led to the twin evils of slavery and child labor. Revolt against these evils led to the Civil War and new social reform systems.
Even the arts of this period were in movement from the traditional forms to new and unique forms as a result of experiment with the new equipment and scientific discoveries made possible by the Industrial Revolution
Topics during this period include:
* Westward Expansion
* The Civil War
* Imperialism
* The Industrial Revolution
* Transportation
* Native Americans
* Immigration
* Impressionism
* The Mexican War
* Medical Advances
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