1. William Bradford1590-1657 Background info. Separatism Why he led pilgrims out of Europe/Dutch

2. William Bradford How does Bradford feel about non pilgrims? How is this ironic? How does Bradford feel about Indians and Quakers? How does Bradford feel England? How does Bradford view Pilgrims?

3. John Winthrop1588-1649 Background/early life/education Puritanism Views on other religions

4. John Winthropfrom A Model of Christian Charity Under what conditions was A Model of Christian Charity written? What is the basic message of A Model of Christian Charity? What, according to Winthrop, are the reasons for the differing conditions of man? What does Winthrop say about enemies? What does Winthrop�s message about enemies suggest about interactions with Natives and non believers? What tenets of Calvinism are embedded within A Model of Christian Charity? What is the threat of not obeying A Model of Christian Charity?

5. Roger Williams1603-1683 Background info./early life/education Views on Church of England/separatists Church and state Banishment

6. Roger Williams What were the problems that Williams saw in the Church? What are Williams� feelings toward his fellow Christians, and how are they opposed to his views of Native Americans? How does he present both in is poetry? How is this different from other early American views of Native Americans? What is the basic thesis of the Tenets? Be able to summarize and paraphrase the Tenets

7. The New England Primer1683 What was the primary end/goal of education? Other than becoming literate, what seemed to be the chief end of The New England Primer?

8. Anne Bradstreet1612-1672 Background/early life/education Religious influences Historical significance? Criticisms she may have faced? Her works

9. Bradstreet/ �The Prologue� In �The Prologue,� how does Bradstreet attempt to answer/appease her critics? What would an astute 17th century reader be able to deduce about Bradstreet from the poem? Is the poem sarcastic or sincere?

10. �The Flesh and the Spirit� What figurative or poetic language is used? What argument does the Flesh make to the Spirit? How does the Spirit respond? What can we deduce about Puritans from the poem?

11. �Before the Birth of One of her Children� What is the purpose of this poem? What does the speaker believe will soon be her fate? How is the poem anti-puritanical?

12. �To My Dear and Loving Husband� How is this poem anti puritanical? What is it�s purpose?

13. Edward Taylor1642-1729 Background Information/early life Religious leanings/affiliations Views on religion Characteristics of his work His reputation

14. Poems What metaphors are at work throughout �Meditation 8�? What is �Meditation 8�s� central message? What are the metaphors in �Upon a Spider Catching a Fly�? What is �Upon a Spider Catching a Fly�s� central message?