American Enlightenment

These works are from the textbook : Baym, Nina, et al., eds. The Norton Anthology of American Literature, 8th ed. Vols. A, and B. New York: Norton, 2011. ISBN # 9780393913095

Using the literature works listed above write a detailed analysis that responds to this prompt:

How do these writers define their vision of America and what Enlightenment ideals influence their thinking? It is important to make connections among the writings, rather than discuss them separately. Your essay should be 5-7 pages double-spaced and in proper MLA format.