American Literature by

1692- The Crucible

mburdette8299 — 2016-01-26 23:16:22 UTC

The Puritans of Massachusetts valued traditional Christian ideals. They wished for a society without evil, without the influence of Satan. Their values shaped the American Dream via the way that their ideals were applied to their society. The Puritans suffered from severe paranoia during this period, and put innocent people through intense trials because of this. Their vision became more about morality than ever before.

mburdette8299 — 2016-01-26 23:58:21 UTC

mburdette8299 — 2016-01-27 00:00:36 UTC

1620- Of Plymouth Plantation

mburdette8299 — 2016-01-27 00:05:03 UTC

In 1620, the Pilgrims migrated to America to achieve their version of the American Dream. They sought religious freedom, freedom from the harsh religious persecution they faced in England. They risked their lives on a treacherous voyage across an unknown sea to attain this freedom they desired with such fervor. Their dream was a peaceful, quiet, safe place in which their families could practice their religion without the discrimination of outsiders

1700's- The Enlightenment

mburdette8299 — 2016-01-27 00:10:50 UTC

During the Enlightenment period, Americans valued political freedom and the rights of individuals. They were fed up with the treatment they were receiving from the English monarchy, and so they formed their own system of government. These ideas influenced important documents such as the Bill Of Rights. Their values shaped the concept of the American Dream to be more centered on the idea of personal freedoms.

mburdette8299 — 2016-01-27 00:19:31 UTC