美国文学史课程.pptVIP

American Literature Colonial Period(1607-1750) Major Points Puritanism Anne Bradstreet Edward Taylor Teaching Material Supplemented by the lecturer (note-taking by the students) Historical Background History People Religion: Puritanism Early History: 1) America was first discovered by Columbus at the end of the 15th century. 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 the new continent “New England”. People Indians were native inhabitants (aborigines). Now Americans are mainly i