The Colonial Period 1607 1765 What is Colonialism

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The Colonial Period 1607 - 1765

The Colonial Period 1607 - 1765

What is Colonialism? O Period of literature from the time of the first colonists

What is Colonialism? O Period of literature from the time of the first colonists until the American Revolution O Heavily influenced by the British O Didn’t have an “American” identity yet O Still a British colony O Mostly consists of Historical documents or Puritan teachings O Reflected the public’s stark religious devotion

Timeline of Colonialism O 1607 – Jamestown is settled O First permanent English settlement

Timeline of Colonialism O 1607 – Jamestown is settled O First permanent English settlement in North America O Start of the Colonialist movement O 1765 – Stamp Act O Stamp Act started the American Revolution O Catapulted literature into the Revolutionary period, aka the Age of Enlightenment

Puritan Influences O Biggest impact on literature came from Puritans O Deep respect for

Puritan Influences O Biggest impact on literature came from Puritans O Deep respect for the Bible O Not just a moral lesson O Held as law O Wrote to connect with God O Glorify him O Make him less mysterious by defining his will

Major Puritan Beliefs O Predestination O It’s already decided who’s going to heaven O

Major Puritan Beliefs O Predestination O It’s already decided who’s going to heaven O Original Sin O Because of Adam’s mistakes, everyone is born sinful O Manifest Destiny O They were the example set for the rest of the world

Characteristics of Colonialism O Purposeful O Never for entertainment only O Taught a (Puritan)

Characteristics of Colonialism O Purposeful O Never for entertainment only O Taught a (Puritan) lesson O Highly Styled O Public was well-educated and literate O Frontier life O Having to rely on yourself O Optimism of a better country

Themes of Colonialism O Idealism O Perfect religious lifestyle O Perfect political lifestyle O

Themes of Colonialism O Idealism O Perfect religious lifestyle O Perfect political lifestyle O Pragmatism O Practicality O Purpose O Everything had a reason

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