Influential Movements
People coming to the New World
What is immigration?
First African American to publish a book of poetry. She wrote with themes relating to religion, identity, slavery, and patriotism.
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
Writing that was explicitly to persuade, used powerful/convincing language
What is use of rhetoric?
Americans fighting for independence from Great Britain
What is the American Revolution?
Writer active during the 1600’s. She was the first published female writer in the American colonies
Who is Anne Bradstreet?
Influenced by the American revolution, this theme relates to finding your place as an individual in the world you live in + what roles you play
What is Identity?
Return to religious/traditional thinking
What is The Great Awakening?
Writer whose work often had themes of nature and love. He was active in the early 1800s
Who is Washington Irving?
Influenced by the American Revolution, this theme remains very relevant today. It relates to hopes regarding America’s future and the ideal American lifestyle.
What is the American Dream?
Intellectual/cultural movement that placed emphasis on political theory, deeper thinking, etc.
What is The Enlightenment?
American Revolution Era writer — he wrote Common Sense (and other influential pamphlets)
Who is Thomas Paine?
Stories of survival with a moral/religious allegory
What are captivity narratives?