American Literature

Puritans

Feb 1, 1556

Puritans

Colonial Period

Period: Jan 1, 1607 to Jan 1, 1775

Jamestown Established

Sep 12, 1607

Influenced American Literature because it was the first settlement in America

Salem Witch Trials

May 1, 1692

Salem Witch Trials influenced the writing of The Crucible

Revolutionary Age

Period: Sep 12, 1765 to Sep 12, 1790

Early National Period

Period: Sep 12, 1775 to Sep 12, 1865

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

The political turmoil of these years brough about such writings as "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine.

Romantic Period

Period: Sep 12, 1828 to Sep 12, 1868

Realistic Period

Period: Sep 12, 1865 to Sep 12, 1914

Modern Period

Period: Sep 12, 1914 to Sep 12, 1939

Contemporary Period

Period: Sep 12, 1939 to Sep 12, 2012