EARLY AMERICAN LITERATURE 16201820

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EARLY AMERICAN LITERATURE16201820
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John Smith, who established Jamestown in
1607,was most likely responsible, more than any
other individual, for convincing
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English readers that an earthly paradise lay
across the Atlantic, especially in regard to
natural and material wealth. He also mapped the
Atlantic coast, with which the Pilgrims were
familiar.
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THE PURITAN EXPERIMENT PLYMOUTH PLANTATION

• The Puritans were not indifferent to material
  success. However, they

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had more in mind than mere financial success. On
the Mayflower about 27 of the 100 people aboard
were Puritans.
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This handful of individuals considered themselves
reborn Christians, and the NEW chosen people.
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These Pilgrims have heavily influenced Protestant
fundamentalism. Their religious ideas are still
with us today, especially in the South.
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The Puritans had a firm belief in the concept of
spiritual warfare, an idea still deeply rooted
in American culture.
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The Puritans thought of themselves as spiritual
warriors in a great battle against the
arch-fiendSatan.
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One could use the metaphor that they walked
around with Satan riding on their back constantly.
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They emphatically believed Satans purpose was to
destroy the Kingdom of God on earth by sowing
discord among individuals who called themselves
Christians.
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They came to America toestablish their own
freedom of religion.