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  Wrote "Leather-Stocking Tales" which brought life to frontier America.
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  First African-American author. She wrote about the hard times in America like white racism.
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  Published anonymousley in Philadelphia. It persuaded Americans that no reconciliation with Britian was possible.
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  Inspirational figure for woman for Independance and fighting for their rights. She was persistant with her husband John Adams on womans Independence in the U.S Constitution.
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  Known writings were , "Letters from an American Farmer," allowed ideas of peace, wealth, adn pride. He praises the colonies.
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  Drafted the U.S Constitution, promoted education, and was big on anti-slavery.
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  Released a novel called "Modern Chivalry." A memorable piece to all of the excesses of the time period.
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  Released "Sketch Book." He allowed there to be a satisfying way of seeing the nations history.