M.C. Tyler, History of American Literature during the Colonial Times (2 vols.).
Questions
1. Why is leisure necessary for the production of art and literature? How may leisure be secured?
2. Explain the position of the church in colonial life.
3. Contrast the political rôles of Puritanism and the Established Church.
4. How did diversity of opinion work for toleration?
5. Show the connection between religion and learning in colonial times.
6. Why is a "free press" such an important thing to American democracy?
7. Relate some of the troubles of early American publishers.
8. Give the undemocratic features of provincial government.