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Christopher Columbus Reached North America in 1492 Goal was to reach Asia Reached he Caribbean, which he believed to
be Asia Voyage funded by Queen Isabella and King
Ferdinand Wrote his journal to impress Queen Isabella so
she would continue funding his journey
Onondaga Lived in Central New York State One of the original 5 member nations Part of Iroquois Confederation The Earth on Turtle’s Back
Navajo Largest Native American nation in US today Live in Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico The Navajo Origin Legend
Arrived in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630
Very religious Puritan Thought to be “unladylike” because she
wrote so much Collection of her poems were published in
1650 Her poetry reflects Puritan knowledge of
stories and language in the Bible
By Anne Bradstreet Written about her love for her husband Puritans were only supposed to write
about their love for god and nothing else Considered dangerous
Puritan living in Westfield, Massachusetts Well educated Considered one of the best colonial poets His writings were about his love for God Thought of his works to be very personal
Only released two stanzas during his life His other works weren’t published until after
his death
Written by Edward Taylor About his love for God Extended metaphor Published after Taylor’s death Written in Puritan Plain Style
Son of a powerful African Tribal Elder Well educated Sold into slavery at 11 years old Autobiography published in 1789
Made people realize the cruelties of slavery Contributed to the slave trade banning
Powerful Puritan teacher Very well educated Wrote long sermons in order to scare
people into loving God and not sinning Became leader of the Great Awakening