The American Occult and Spiritual Movements

The video explores the rise of the American occult from the late 17th century to the 1840s, highlighting key figures and movements such as the Shakers and Jemima Wilkinson. It delves into the Burned-Over District in New York, a hub for new religious movements and political reform, including spiritualism, which empowered women in religious leadership. The influence of European ideologies like mesmerism is also discussed, showing how these beliefs fueled radical religious and political ideas in America.

What significant event marked the beginning of spirit channeling in America?

• The arrival of the Shakers

• The founding of Albany

• Jamaa Wilkinson's transformation

• The Great Awakening

Which area became known as the Burnover District due to its religious fervor?

• Central New York

• Albany

• Rhode Island

• Boston

What movement involved communicating with the dead and became a cultural force in the 1800s?

• Mormonism

• Adventism

• Spiritualism

• Quakerism

How did spiritualism contribute to the women's rights movement?

• By opposing political reform

• By organizing women's rights conferences

• By allowing women to become spirit mediums

• By providing women with clerical roles

What was a common activity among suffragists in the 19th century?

• Attending church services

• Participating in seances

• Organizing protests

• Writing political essays

What was the 1840s decade known for in American history?

• The Great Awakening

• The Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Mad 40s

What practice, known today as hypnotism, became popular in the 1840s?

• Mesmerism

• Alchemy

• Tarot reading

• Astrology

What did mesmerism allow people to explore?

• Scientific discoveries

• New religious doctrines

• Altered states and other realms

• Political ideologies

What did supernatural ideologies confirm for Americans?

• Their cultural heritage

• Their connection to the divine

• Their political power

• Their economic success

What role did supernatural ideologies play in American society?

• They hindered political progress

• They replaced traditional religions

• They served as conduits for radical ideas

• They were purely entertainment