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American Literature

  • Feb 1, 1556

    Puritans

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    Colonial Period

  • Jamestown Established

    Jamestown Established
    Influenced American Literature because it was the first settlement in America
  • Salem Witch Trials

    Salem Witch Trials
    Salem Witch Trials influenced the writing of The Crucible
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    Revolutionary Age

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    Early National Period

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    The political turmoil of these years brough about such writings as "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine.
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    Romantic Period

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    Realistic Period

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    Modern Period

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    Contemporary Period