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What Is The Influence Of Early American Culture
Early American Literature first spread orally (legends, tales, myths, songs)
Most were religious
Colonial life was very hard
Summer and winter weathers were extremely harsh and torturous
In 1960, a campaign to end negative stereotyping was held
The poetry shows that the colonial America needed a stable government and economy in order to advance.
The rhythm of a poem can give a whole different feeling to the reader
It can change they way they picture the poem in their minds
Puritans lived their life according to the laws of God
Autobiographies let the reader see the story from the authors point of view
It can inspire minds
Change opinions
Strengthen beliefs
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