MHL 194 Study Guide - Final Guide: Leonard Bernstein, Chapter 27, George Gershwin
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Star spangled banner poem -evolution of the national anthem- Francis scott key-wrote poem on a boat during the war of 1812. The only portion of fort mchenry not to be blown up was the flying american flag through the night. Francis was an amateur musician, and in 1931 he wrote the national anthem. War of 1812 fort mchenry included above. Civil war- 1861-1865- bloodiest war to date. Battle hymn of the republic 1861 associated with the north side of the civil war. Jim crow and zip coon jim crow was rural and more of a rough style. Dan emmett (from ohio) and his songs: turkey in the straw, old dan tucker, dixie. Stephen foster and christy minstrels- 1850 hired to write songs. Foster songs: camptown races, swanee, oh susanna, my old kentucky home. Listening: cd 1:14 old dan tucker -by: dan emmett. Quiz #1 for chapter 11 nyc late 1800"s. Cd 1: 15 - camptown races by: stephen foster.
