美国文学史Unit1B.Franklin解析.pptVIP

Selected Readings in American Literature Unit 1 Banjanmin Franklin (1706-1790) the Autobiography (excerpt) The literature of  Reason and Revolution Results of the conflicts 1775, Lexington, beginning of the Independence War 1776, Thomas Jefferson, Declaration of Independence 1778, alliance with France, turning point for American army 1778, English army surrendered 1783, formal recognition from Britain government The American War of Independence lasted 8 years from 1775-1783 十八世纪的两种思维模式： 1. 牛顿提出运动定律和万有引力学说，宇宙受一定的自然法则约束，而不受上帝控制，由此产生了自然神论。 自然神论者认为上帝确实创造了宇宙万物，但上帝使万物