1. Early in the 17th century, the English settleme...
1. Early in the 17th century, the English settlements in ___ and ___ began the main stream of what we recognize as the American national history. 2. The Puritans had come to New England for the sake of ___ freedom, while Virginia had been planted mainly as a commercial venture. 3. American ___ dealt a decisive blow upon the puritan traditions and brought to life secular education and literature. 4. The secular ideals of the American Enlightenment were exemplified in the career of ___, who instructed his countryman as a printer, not a priest.