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American Literature——Colonial Period and Revolutionary Period Time: the settlement of North America——1607 the Independence War——1783 Major Topic: American Puritanism Historical Background Early history In 1542, Christopher Columbus found the new continent called America In 1607, Captain John Smith led some Englishmen across the ocean. In 1620, 102 passengers sailed on the ship Mayflower across the ocean and settled on the new continent “New England” Historical Background People Native inhabitants: Indians Immigrants mostly from Europe English Immigrants:Jamestown, Virginia, 1607 Puritans A group of religious people Advocated religious moral principles Historical Background A code of values A philosophy of life A point of view 3) brief——Puritanism Puritans wanted to purify the church to its original state, because they thought the churches are corrupted and had too many rituals. Doctrines of Puritans Taking religion as the most important thing; Living for glorifying God; Believing predestination(命运前定), original sin,total depravity（完全堕落） and limited atonement（有限赎罪）. American Puritanism Features: idealist: they dream to build a new Eden on earth. Become tougher, more practical: hard conditions for survival+preoccupied with business and profit American Puritanism Influence of Puritanism on American literature The basis of American literature Widely used technique of symbolism Influencing the style of literature:simple, fresh and direct Benjamin Franklin Writer, printer, publisher, Scientist and diplomat, he was The most famous and respected Figure Of his time.He was the first great self-made Man in America. The Life of Benjamin Franklin 1706 Born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 17 1718 Begins an apprenticeship in his brother James printing shop in Boston 1723 Age 17, leaves his family, running away to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1724 Moves to London, continuing his training as a printer 1726 Returns to Philad