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American realism is a style in art, music and literature, depicting social realities in the life and everyday activities of ordinary people. American realism dates back to mid-19th century literature (Mark Twain, Stephen Crane, William Dean Howells) and has become an important trend in the visual arts (Robert Henry, George Bellows, Edward Hopper).
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Merchants were more likely to experience safe travel.
He believed that ordinary people (not just the wealthy) should participate in American political life. They had the right to vote and hold political office. Voters could choose presidential candidates.
