Dvořák's "New World" Symphony is inspired by African American and Native American music. To incorporate these, the composer reli
ed on A. children's songs from each tradition. B. his own impressions of their musical styles. C. new compositions by African Americans and Native Americans. D. folk tunes from each culture.
"From 1892-1895, Dvořák directed the National Conservatory of Music in New York. The composer wanted to encourage his students to create a distinctly American national sound. He was inspired by African American and Native American traditions and tried to compose music that sounded similar to his impressions of them."
Ansel Adams is the photographer who took this picture, he was hired by the Sierra Club to create a book of photographs of American parks. The book was distributed to Congress and successfully convinced its members to pass legislation that would preserve American parks by creating a number of national parks and preserves.
