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Exploring the Colonial Period: Puritan Influence and Literary Legacy

Delve into the Colonial Period (1620-1750) when European colonists established new governments and communities in America, alongside the displacement of Native Americans. Discover Puritan literature, the Puritan work ethic, and theocratic governance. Explore key authors and works like William Bradford's journals, Anne Bradstreet's poetry, and Jonathan Edwards' sermons.

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Exploring the Colonial Period: Puritan Influence and Literary Legacy

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  1. The Colonial Period (1620-1750)

  2. The Colonial Period (Historical Context) • When colonists arrived in the new land, they created villages and towns and established new governments (while protesting the old ways in Europe) • The Mayflower (1620) • Did not consider themselves “Americans” until mid-1700s • Enormous displacement of Native-Americans • Literature of the period was dominated by the Puritansand their religious influence • Puritan work ethic—belief in hard work and simple, no frills living • Theocracy—government ruled by Bible/church

  3. The Colonial Period (characteristics) Sermons and Diaries William Bradford (journals)Anne Bradstreet (poetry)Jonathan Edwards (sermons)Mary Rowlandson (captivity narrative) *Puritan Plain Style (simple and direct) Utilitarian (not professional) Instructive Types of Writing Representative Authors Writing Style Though not written during Puritan times, The Crucible by Arthur Miller & The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthornedepict life during the time when Puritan theocracy prevailed.

  4. Colonial Period(1620-1750)

  5. Want to dig deeper? Check out these additional resources! Historical Context • Crash Course US History Video: When is Thanksgiving? Colonizing America • Crash Course US History Video: The Natives and the English • Crash Course US History Video: The Quakers, the Dutch, and the ladies • Crash Course US History Video: The Seven Years War and the Great Awakening

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