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When did the Foundation Era take place?
10,000 BC to 1700s
Why did the Puritans come to America?
To seek religious freedom and escape the religious persecution
What were the two main Puritan colonies in America?
Massachusetts Bay Colony and Plymouth Colony
What were explorers hoping to find or do in the New World?
New opportunities and more resources
What made the journey to America dangerous?
Storms, disease, and lack of food and supplies
What type of freedom were the colonists mainly seeking?
Religious Freedom
What role did religion play in the Foundation Era?
Faith guided their decisions and daily life.
How did the early settlers view going to America?
As an adventure!
What challenges did the colonizers face when they arrived to America?
Lack of food, illness, harsh winters
What did authors begin to write about for the first time?
Real stories about their experiences and way of life
Why were historical accounts and documents important?
They recorded important historical events.
Why were sermons an important writing genre during the Foundation Era?
They documented the beliefs during that time and taught faith-based lessons.
What were the common genres?
narratives, journals, sermons, historical documents
What were the dominant values?
Freedom, faith, survival, adventure/exploration
What does the word "providence" mean?
God's guidance, care, and protection
Why is this time period called the “Foundation Era”?
It created the base for American culture and beliefs
