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Democracy from nonexistence to infancy The premise of democracy in that â€Å"all men are created equal† is shown from the nonexistence to it’s infancy in the writings of the two authors referenced here; Mary Rowlandson in her A Narrative in the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, and Thomas Jefferson in The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson. These writings show the beliefs, passions, and thoughts of the time in regards to the age of democracy in our nation through the use of imagery, tone, diction, and characters. The nonexistence of democracy in our nation was very evident in the beginning of the colonies with the rule being that of Britain, and the traditions and acceptance of the colonist to follow and practice those. This is evidence in writings of Mary Rowlandson and her portrayal of the Native Americans through her captivity, and through the help the colonist continued to receive from the Native Americans, however, the lack of respect the colonist had for the Native Americans, their cul ture and their beliefs. We begin with Rowlandson’s, A Narrative in the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, where her use of diction immediate grabs our attention regarding the stigma surrounding the Native Americans and that although they were men they were considered lessor beings that were without redemption. The young nation at large felt that Native American’s were lessor and it is shown through the use of diction in Rowlandson’s writings. In the followingShow MoreRelatedEssay on Early American History and Traditions of Excellence2607 Words   |  11 Pagesalleviate the massive debt Great Britain encountered after the Seven Years War, the King, King George III, taxed the colonists. This angered the colonists, as they did not have any representation in the British parliament. America declared themselves free in the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Revolutionary War officially broke out in 1779. The war lasted until 1784 when George Washington led his troop s to victory at the Battle of Yorktown. Upon entering the world as a young country, AmericaRead MoreBrief Survey of American Literature3339 Words   |  14 Pages1729), Preparatory Meditations (1682-1725, pub. 1939, 1960) - Mary Rowlandson (1636-1711), A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson (1682) American Literature 1700-1820 From Colonies to Nation Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758), whose passionate sermons helped revive religious fervor during the â€Å"Great Awakening†Ã¯ ¼Ë†Ã¥ ¤ §Ã¨ §â€°Ã©â€ â€™Ã¨ ¿ Ã¥Å  ¨, 1730s-1740s) Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Thomas Paine (1737-1809) Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Olaudah Equiano (1745?-1797) Philip Freneau (1752-1832)