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American Literature

  • Period: Jun 12, 1500 to

    Native Americans

    The Native Americans had to rely their hunting skills to feed their families. They had some advancemets in weapons, but the English introduced them to guns when they came to America
  • Jun 13, 1500

    Native Americans

    Native Americans
    The native Americans had a very distinct way of communicating and gathering food. They survived off the land for years. Their literature was on stone wall carvings.
  • The Sky Tree

    The Sky Tree
    It was a tree that the people and animals relied on. Due to the tree's fruit's fealing power. Then the tree fell through a hole and the chef's wife went after it. Animals on the water-covered earth quickly build an island. Eventually, the Sky Tree takes root in the new earth.
  • Puritans come to New England

    Puritans come to New England
    The Puritans were a religious group in England that came about in the 16th century. The Puritans believed that the Bible was God's true law, and that it provided a plan for living. They also used the Bible as an example for their writings.
  • Period: to

    Puritanism

    They believbd that God would show them the way. They believed that the bible influenced their every day activities and beliefs. They were very religious and trusted God in everything they did.
  • Anne Bradstreet's House Burns

    Anne Bradstreet's House Burns
    In the poem, Anne was actually glad that her house burnt down. She believes that God took it away from her for a reason. She has total faith in God and what he had in store for her. She trusted him.