Which composer was known in europe as "the american chopin"? a. franz liszt b. scott joplin c. louis moreau gottschalk d. stephen foster

C. Louis Moreau Gottschalk

Explanation:

The composer who was known as "the American Chopin" was Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Gottschalk was a virtuoso performer born in the United States. However, during his lifetime, he was extremely popular in Europe, and he spent most of his career outside of the United States. His compositions were influenced by the music of Louisiana and are considered part of creole music. Moreover, even though he was born in the South, he supported the Union during the Civil War.