In lines 21-36 in the poem, “Here Follows Some Verses upon the Burning of Our House, July 10th, 1666,” Anne Bradstreet seems to be walking by the ruins at some later point after the fire has consumed her house.  How does Bradstreet feel as she walks by?  What material items does she miss in particular? Do you recognize the Biblical allusion in the phrase “all’s vanity”?  What does that mean?  Be sure to address each question.

The invention of the ___________________ became a major driving force in leading the European expansion in the Americas.

What was the Young Ladies’ Academy, and why was it such a profound establishment at that time in America’s history?

John Winthrop – “A Model of Christian Charity” According to Winthrop, what forms the central connection that knits together the ideal Christian community?

Thomas Jefferson – “The Declaration of Independence” Which was the last colony to approve the Declaration?

Native American Eloquence In a paragraph of 4-5 sentences, explain who Tecumseh was and his significance in early American history.

Phillis Wheatley – “On Being Brought from Africa to America” What lesson from the Bible does Wheatley say she has learned?

What personal challenges did Anne Bradstreet endure during her young adulthood?  Include at least three in your answer.

Which of the following best describes the production of the text printed in The Norton Anthology of American Literature as “The Iroquois Creation Story”?

Phillis Wheatley – “On Being Brought from Africa to America” Wheatley makes one allusion to the Old Testament in the poem. To whom in the Old Testament does Wheatley refer?