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    This document summarizes the major periods in Anglo-American literature from ancient times to the Romantic/Realistic period between 1770-1850. It describes how the Britons were conquered by the Anglo-Saxons who brought the Germanic language. Christianity then spread through missionaries. The Normans later conquered England in 1066. The Renaissance period saw a rebirth of culture and the introduction of the printing press. The Age of Enlightenment was a time of reason and scientific achievements like the Industrial Revolution. In the US, Columbus arrived in 1492 and colonies like Virginia and Plymouth were established. The American Revolution broke out in 1775 and the US declared independence in 1776. The American

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    This document summarizes the major periods in Anglo-American literature from ancient times to the Romantic/Realistic period between 1770-1850. It describes how the Britons were conquered by the Anglo-Saxons who brought the Germanic language. Christianity then spread through missionaries. The Normans later conquered England in 1066. The Renaissance period saw a rebirth of culture and the introduction of the printing press. The Age of Enlightenment was a time of reason and scientific achievements like the Industrial Revolution. In the US, Columbus arrived in 1492 and colonies like Virginia and Plymouth were established. The American Revolution broke out in 1775 and the US declared independence in 1776. The American

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    Anglo-American Literature

    Periods

    Ancient times-England -The Romans found the land


    450-1066 inhabited by “britons” or “celts”.
    -The Britons/Celts were
    The Normans conquered the conquered by the Anglo-Saxons.
    land under William, Duke of -Anglo-Saxons brought Germanic
    Normandy in 1066. language to the land. This
    St. Augustine the rst bishop of language eventually replaced
    Canterbury. Converted the saxons Latin.
    Christianity has powerful -Christian missionaries converted
    influence but some church leaders pagans.
    become abusive and corrupt. -king Alfred, the rst king,
    The feudal system where the brought order and prosperity to
    vassals (tenants) show obedience the land.
    and loyalty to their lord for
    providing them security and
    protection.

    Renaissance period United States of America


    1300s 1500s -it is believed that Christopher Columbus
    was the first explorer to step foot in
    USA in 1492
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    * Virginia company- chartered by King James
    1 of England to establish a colony in America
    * Plymouth Colony- was established by the
    pilgrims to promote Christianity and separating
    from England.
    *Puritans- had the same intention as the
    pilgrim but without separating England

    England
    -Rebirth of culture that was destroyed by the
    plague.
    -Caxton introduced the printing press into
    England
    -King Henry Vlll established the Church of England.
    -England triumphed against Spain

    The Age of Enlightenment England


    /Reason/Restoration * King James & the parliament clashed.
    1685-1815 * Civil war broke out bet ween 1642-
    1649 with the cavaliers and puritans
    as rivals.
    * Charles was executed in 1649 as a
    result of the puritans victory.
    * The puritan rule ended in 1660
    * Reason & Control we’re of great
    importance
    * A period of great economic and scienti c
    achievements.
    * Industrial Revolution- Result of capitalism.
    Rural areas became more industrialized and
    urbanized.
    United States of America
    * African slaves were transported to
    America to work on plantations .
    * The French & the English fought over
    some areas in North America
    * English colonizers won in the seven
    years war
    * Americans started to protest
    against English rule.

    The Romantic to England


    Realistic Period * Queen Victoria’s longest reign as
    1770-1850 monarch.
    * Victorian Age- A period of stability and
    prosperity. Where British empire colonized
    many nations. Owned 1/4 of the worlds
    land.
    * British society- became more conscious
    about class, morals, & proper decorum
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    USA
    * American revolution- broke out in 1775.
    America won over the English & led to the
    building of American government.
    * Declaration of Independence- signed
    in 1776.
    * US Constitution- adopted in 1789.
    George Washington the rst president
    of the republic.
    * American civil war broke out in 1861
    Fought bet ween the confederates
    (southerners) & unionists (northerners).
    * Unionists were anti-slavery & won the
    war.

    Key word Key words


    England- derived from the Slavery- was abolished due to 13th
    old English “englaland” amendment.
    Meaning “land of angles” Industrial revolution- caused social
    some social issues ( child labor etc.)
    America:
    -Won over Spanish during the war in
    1898.
    -Rose to world power
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