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1. The Native Americans valued peace and unity. They were intertwined with nature as shown in the Iroquois Constitution.

2. The list of literature we've read from this section is "The Iroquois Constitution".

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The Iroquois Constitution was used as an inspiration for the Declaration of Independence. In this way it formed how the American voice is today about having peace and being united as the USA by being free.

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1607-1750: Colonial and Puritan Writings

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1607-1750: Colonial and Puritan Writings

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1. Writing at this time had a plain style of writing. Texts were mostly about religion or it was a journal of sorts. In this era, they were big on exploring which is usually what the journals were about.

2. The list of literature we've read from this section is the "Excerpt from the Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford".

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This era shaped future  religion for America today. They made big advancements in exploration as well. For example, John Smith discovered some of the land we live in today.

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1. This period was the richest period of political writing. They focused on equality, justice, and fairness. For example, they separated from Great Britain hence the revolutionary period.

2. The list of literature we've read from this section is the "Excerpt from The Declaration of Independence" and "Excerpt from The Federalist No.10".

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The Declaration of Independence was signed in this era. This was the start of the United States and helped shaped it into what it is today. There were many impactful events in this period like the Stamp Act, Tea Act, Boston Massacre, etc. This period was no doubt essential to make the America we know today.

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1. Focused on feelings, nature, and imagination. People wrote about emotions, adventure, and the beauty of the natural world.

2. Self-Reliance, Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass

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It helped Americans express personal feelings and love for nature, showing the world that Americans cared about emotions and freedom.

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1. Believed people are good and connected to nature and themselves. It focused on individualism and thinking for yourself.

2. Self-Reliance, Narrative of the Life of Fredrick Douglass

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It taught Americans to trust themselves and value nature, encouraging ideas about freedom and equality.

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1. Showed everyday life and real people, especially in some places. No sugar-coating, stories were honest and detailed.

2. The Open Boat, Cannibalism in the Cars, A Ghost Story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, A Pair of Silk Stockings, The Story of an Eyewitness

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It made American stories more true to life and showed the diversity of American culture and places.

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1. Changed old ways of writing to reflect a new, fast-changing world. Writers tried new styles and focused on how confusing life could be.

2. A Rose for Emily, Four Freedoms Speech.

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It showed America was ready to experiment and face tough questions about life and identity.

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1. A time when Black writers, artists, and musicians celebrated African American culture and fought against racism.

2. Mother to Son, Downhearted Blues, Harlem, I too.

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It added African American stories and voices to American culture, making it richer and more honest.

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1. Questions everything and plays with ideas. Stories often mix fact and fiction and don’t follow normal rules.

2. The Lottery and Harrison Bergeron

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It showed that American literature can be creative, open-minded, and question the old ways of thinking.

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1. QUICK overview of the movement/period (focus, characteristics, etc.

2. Letter from Birmingham Jail

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YOUR explanation of how this movement/period contributed to or shaped what has become the "American Voice"