10 Questions
What is a common characteristic of American literature according to the passage?
Rejection of old traditions to create something new
What saved serious themes from becoming too sentimental in American literature?
Satire, sarcasm, and cynicism
Which century invoked Puritanical morals in American literature?
17th century
Which event is described in 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell?
The American Civil War
What shaped American literature according to the passage?
The history of the country
Where did America extend to by the end of the 19th century?
Gulf of Mexico, 49th parallel, and the Pacific
What did the rise of science and industry bring about in the United States?
Modifications in people's lives
Which characteristics of American literature are reflected by pioneer ideals?
Self-reliance and independence
What tendency did American literature always have according to the passage?
A strong tendency to break with literary tradition
What was America before it became the United States?
A group of colonies scattered along the eastern seaboard
Test your knowledge on how American literature was shaped by the history of the United States. Explore the influence of historical events on the development of American literary works from the colonial period to the 19th century.
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