Native American Cultures and Early American Literature

These flashcards cover the essential aspects of Native American cultures and early American literature as discussed in the lecture.

How many Native American tribal cultures existed before European settlers arrived in North America?

500 Native American tribal cultures.

What are the three prominent worship aspects in Native American religions?

Sacred persons, deities, or animals and plants.

What were some forms of political and social order used by Native American tribes?

Councils, theocracies, and early forms of democracies.

What significant movement did the English colonists bring to America related to religion?

Puritanism.

What was the goal of the Puritanism movement?

To bring the colonized and colonizers to the light of God.

Who were the key writers at the onset of the American Revolution?

Philip Freneau, Thomas Paine, and Francis Hopkinson.

Who are the three founding fathers of America mentioned in the lecture?

Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson.