美国文学Early and Colonial.pptVIP

The Colonial Period and the Revolutionary Period Outline Puritanism Literature in the early periods Benjamin Franklin I. Historical Background 1.Early history: 1) In 1492, Christopher Columbus found the new continent called America. 2) In 1607, Captain John Smith led some Englishmen across the ocean. 3) In 1620, 102 passengers sailed on the ship Mayflower across the sea and settled on “New England” of the new continent. Historical Background 2. Reasons for coming to the new world wealth adventure religion: puritans Historical Background 3. Belief---Puritanism Puritans wanted to