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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, 160