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James Fenimore Cooper
Wrote "Leather-Stocking Tales" which brought life to frontier America. -
Phillis Wheatley
First African-American author. She wrote about the hard times in America like white racism. -
Thomas Paine's Common sense
Published anonymousley in Philadelphia. It persuaded Americans that no reconciliation with Britian was possible. -
Abigail Adams
Inspirational figure for woman for Independance and fighting for their rights. She was persistant with her husband John Adams on womans Independence in the U.S Constitution. -
Hector St.John de Crevecoeur
Known writings were , "Letters from an American Farmer," allowed ideas of peace, wealth, adn pride. He praises the colonies. -
Benjamin Franklin
Drafted the U.S Constitution, promoted education, and was big on anti-slavery. -
Hugh Henry Brackenridge
Released a novel called "Modern Chivalry." A memorable piece to all of the excesses of the time period. -
Washington Irving
Released "Sketch Book." He allowed there to be a satisfying way of seeing the nations history.
