American Literature Semester 1

Anything in my note book that could be on the final.

29 cards   |   Total Attempts: 188
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
One of the earliest groups to influence American literature, culture, and character
Purtians
Religion the dominate force in their lives
Puritans
Mayflower compact
Puritans
Wanted religious freedom to create a utopia
Puritans
Original source of the American dream
Puritans
Predestination
Puritans
The Elect
Puritans
Providence
Puritans
Wrathful God
Puritans
Plain living, high thinking & strong work ethic
Puritans
Writing is impersonal with biblical themes
Puritans
Purpose of literature is to tell the truth, record history, or introspection
Puritans
Literature takes the form of journals, sermons, and poetry
Puritans
William Bradford
Of the plymouth plantation. puritans
Anne Bradstreet
"Upon the Burning of Our House". 1st published American poet. Puritans.