Which statement best explains how Ralph Waldo Emerson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Ned Buntline were similar?

They all attempted to revive traditional religious values.

They were all founders of influential social-reform movements.

They all shaped the literary culture in the United States.

They were all strongly influenced by the ideals of Transcendentalism.

Question

Which statement best explains how Ralph Waldo Emerson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Ned Buntline were similar?

 They all attempted to revive traditional religious values.

 They were all founders of influential social-reform movements.

 They all shaped the literary culture in the United States.

 They were all strongly influenced by the ideals of Transcendentalism.

anonymous · Answer

I would appreciate it if someone would help me. This is the only question I'm stumped on!

anonymous · Answer

They were all foundes of influential social reform movements

anonymous · Answer

Thanks!

anonymous · Answer

I thought B was correct too but it wasn't. Just giving everybody a heads up.