Which statement best describes how the writings of nathaniel hawthorne and ralph waldo emerson were similar? both focused on how people felt in the united states. both provided strong arguments in support of social reform. both contributed to the spread of the second great awakening. both make novel reading a popular leisure activity in the united states.

The correct answer is A

both focussed on the key issues that americans felt for such as romance and society vs individual conflict, as well as the importantance of the soul. the two authors lived in the romantic era and were instrumental in defining the romantic debate, calling on americans to develop a reading culture.

A.) Both focused on how people felt in the United States.

Explanation:

The statement that best describes how the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson were similar is "Both focused on how people felt in the United States." The writings from the 1800's found in a magazine called  Godey’s Ladies Book were about women who found courage and strength that they had never known about and romance. When I say romance, I don't me actual love, but more about the emotions and feelings of people.  And emotions and feelings have to do with how a person feels, so Option A would be the best choice.

Hope this helps y'all :)

when in doubt choose c

it's what my teacher told my class when we were going into psats

i see, would you mind putting it as one?