1. Anne Bradstreet

2. Place of birth Northampton, England

3. Date of birth 1612

4. Date of death (if applicable) September 16, 1672

5. Place of death (if applicable) North Andover, Massachusetts

6. Burial location (if mentioned) Salem or North Andover, Massachusetts

7. Interesting facts about this author’s childhood wealthy upbringing; several tutors taught her dancing, music, languages, and other subjects. Married Simon Bradstreet at age 16 and sailed for America at age 18.

8. Marriage and family Wealthy family in England Married Simon Bradstreet at age 16 Sailed with family at age 18 to colonies father, Thomas Dudley, and husband, Simon, each served as governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony

9. Place(s) where this author lived. Include dates and explain how each place influenced them. England (1612-1630), America/Massachusetts (1630-1672) {Salem, Boston, Cambridge, Ipswich, North Andover} Her family was influential in Massachusetts Bay Colony, including founding Harvard University. Bradstreet wrote about her life experiences in these locations.

10. How did this author become inspired to write? She wrote about her faith and her love for her husband, as well as her experiences in the new world.

11. Where applicable, explain any obstacles this writer faced. sexism – many men thought women shouldn’t write.

12. How successful was this author during his/her lifetime? Her brother-in-law published her poetry in London. She was successful enough to be criticized for writing. America’s first published poet.

13. If the author wasn’t successful or popular at the time of their death, explain how and why they are still well known today.

14. Why is this author considered influential? She was an early female American writer and first published American poet. Gives insight into the life of the Puritans.

15. Identify five (5) characteristics of this author. independent – wrote even when some said she shouldn’t devout family-oriented sensitive Believed in principles of grace, plainness and divine mission. This can be seen in her poetry.