Studied by 8 peopleWhat age is talked about this Unit?
The age of Reason
What are the years where the Age of Reason Takes Place
1750-1800 or 18th century
Writers and thinkers valued what over faith?
reason
What did they believe in to further Human Progress?
Power of Reason and Science
Did they Believe that People are evil by nature?
No, They Believed in Blank Slate or Tabula Rasa
What was Mostly produced during this time?
Public Writing
What are some examples of Public Writing
Newspapers, Magazines. Almanacs
Patrick Henry was a…?
Orator - Public Speaker
Thomas Paine was influential in…?
Swaying the Publics Opinion
What did Thomas Jefferson Draft?
The Declaration of Independance
What was the Original hope for the Constitution
It would at least last for one generation
What type of writing wasn’t made yet?
American Novels, Plays of Importance, AND THE MODERN SHORT STORY
Where did Thomas Paine meet Jefferson?
London
What was Thomas ordered to do to Troops?
He was ordered to read to them.
Thomas is seen as the hero of what?
He is seen as the Hero of the revolution
What type of writing style is Thomas known for?
Parallelism - repeated uses of phrases that are similar in structure or meaning
How was Phyllis Weatly when she was bought?
She was 8 years old
Who bought Phyllis?
John wheatly in 1761
What John wheatly do to Phyllis that wasn’t normal
He taught her how to read and write
How old was Phyllis when she published her first poem?
She was 13 years old
What type of writing was Phyllis known for?
Personification - giving human characteristics to inanimate objects
What was the poem glorifying George Washington called?
“To His excellency, George Washington”
How does Phyllis Personify America?
She glorifies the Bravery and Goodness of the Revolution by Calling America the Goddess of Columbia
What does Phyllis Glorify Washington for?
For HIs Bravery and Goodness, and Calls him the Perfect Leader for the Nation defended by Heaven
What Did Phyllis Hope for in the Revolution?
That America Would Beat Britain
What does Phyllis ask Washington to do?
That He proceeds with the War
What does Phyllis say will be Washington’s reward
He will be rewarded with a crown, a golden Throne, and a mansion
What was the other poem that Phyllis wrote?
“An Hymn to an Evening”
What is “An Hymn to an Evening” about?
Its about describing a sunset and The strength of the Nights restorative power.
How does “An Hymn to an Evening” Talk about storms and Nature?
After a storm, Natures thrives again
What does “An Hymn to an Evening” wish for?
Asks for a peaceful night of sleep and to wake up the next morning to strive for pure life.
Where was Benjamin Franklin Born?
In Boston
Did Benjamin ever receive Formal Education?
No He didn’t receive Formal Education
When Ben leave School?
He left school at 10 years old
What did Ben Become as a occupation
A printer and Scientist
What did Ben discover/Invent?
Lightning Rod, Bifocals, New stove, Laws of electricity, understanding of earthquakes, and ocean currents
What type of writing is Ben known for?
Aphorism - an observation that contains a general truth; a concise statement of a scientific principle
What is another name for a public letter
Epistle - Letters intended for a wide audience
Abigail Adams was the mother of what?
The U.S. presidents
Who was she married to?
She was married to John Adams (1735-1826)
How long did John Adams serve?
He served from 1797 to 1801 and was the 2nd U.S. President
Who was Abigails Adams’s Child?
John Quincy Adams (1767 - 1848)
How long did John Quincy Serve?
He served from 1825 - 1829 and he was the 6th U.S. President
Were Abigail’s letters ever intended for publication?
She did not intend them to be published to the public
What were some of Abigail’s concerns?
Women’s legal right over property, Disapproved slavery, was a pioneer for Women’s right to own property, and a strong advocate for educational opportunities for women.
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