The Revolutionary Period of American Literature 1750 1800

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The Revolutionary Period of American Literature 1750 -1800

The Revolutionary Period of American Literature 1750 -1800

What Colonial Life Meant… • Independence—freedom • Patriotism—love of country • Pioneering spirit—a desire

What Colonial Life Meant… • Independence—freedom • Patriotism—love of country • Pioneering spirit—a desire to prove oneself through hard work • Emphasis on order, harmony, logic, & reason

Literature of the Period • It celebrated the virtues of hard working colonists •

Literature of the Period • It celebrated the virtues of hard working colonists • It was a product of historical experiences VERY POLITICAL VERY PUBLIC

Any writing of permanent importance from the Revolutionary era is political writing. The American

Any writing of permanent importance from the Revolutionary era is political writing. The American statesmen of the Revolutionary period were figures of the Enlightenment.

IT WAS THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT • Period of great scientific, cultural, and philosophical

IT WAS THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT • Period of great scientific, cultural, and philosophical advances • Also known as the Age of Reason because… • There was a focus on logic and reason (RATIONALISM) • Very little interest in the hereafter – emphasized this life • By nature, people were good – not evil • This was all a reaction against theological dogma of the 17 th century (Puritans)

What led to the Revolutionary War? STAMP ACT BOSTON TEA PARTY BOSTON MASSACRE King

What led to the Revolutionary War? STAMP ACT BOSTON TEA PARTY BOSTON MASSACRE King George III and Parliament imposed many unwise and unfair regulations that threatened the liberties of Americans.

FAMOUS WRITERS OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT Ben Franklin “Fish and visitors stink after three days”

FAMOUS WRITERS OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT Ben Franklin “Fish and visitors stink after three days” Give me Liberty or Give me death! Thomas Paine Thomas Jefferson Patrick Henry These are the times that try men’s souls

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN • Printer, Statesman, Scientist, Writer • Poor Richard’s Almanack and The Autobiography

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN • Printer, Statesman, Scientist, Writer • Poor Richard’s Almanack and The Autobiography • “Jack of all trades, master of many. ” • Aphorisms • Virtues

THOMAS PAINE • Journalist, essayist • Introduced by Franklin to American society • Most

THOMAS PAINE • Journalist, essayist • Introduced by Franklin to American society • Most influential writer in American history • Wrote 16 pamphlets • Pamphlet Common Sense created mood for revolution by using “Charged Words”

PATRICK HENRY • Considered the most powerful ORATOR of the American Revolution • Speech

PATRICK HENRY • Considered the most powerful ORATOR of the American Revolution • Speech in the VA Convention had such a strong impact on those who heard it that it fed the revolutionary spirit that led to the signing of The Declaration of Independence

IMPORTANT TERMS • Independent • Patriotism • Pioneering Spirit • Rationalism • Propaganda

IMPORTANT TERMS • Independent • Patriotism • Pioneering Spirit • Rationalism • Propaganda

• Oratory • Broadside • Tyranny • Declaration of independence • Autobiography •

• Oratory • Broadside • Tyranny • Declaration of independence • Autobiography • Aphorism

• Virtues • Almanac • Essayist • Persuasion • Speech • Charged Words

• Virtues • Almanac • Essayist • Persuasion • Speech • Charged Words

The Revolutionary Period of American Literature 1750 1800The Revolutionary Period of American Literature 1750 1800
The Revolutionary Period of American Literature 1750 1800The Revolutionary Period of American Literature 1750 1800
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Revolutionary Literature A Nation is Born 1750 1800Revolutionary Literature A Nation is Born 1750 1800
REVOLUTIONARY WAR LITERATURE UNIT PHILOSOPHY OF REVOLUTIONARY PERIODREVOLUTIONARY WAR LITERATURE UNIT PHILOSOPHY OF REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD
REVOLUTIONARY WAR LITERATURE UNIT PHILOSOPHY OF REVOLUTIONARY PERIODREVOLUTIONARY WAR LITERATURE UNIT PHILOSOPHY OF REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD
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CLASSICAL PERIOD 1750 1800 THE CLASSICAL PERIOD DatesCLASSICAL PERIOD 1750 1800 THE CLASSICAL PERIOD Dates
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American Revolution Literary Rationalism 1750 1800 Period OverviewAmerican Revolution Literary Rationalism 1750 1800 Period Overview
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