American literature extends its roots to the colonial era. The works of early North Americans include contributions from both Indigenous people and settlers, with many similar and different historical influences, themes, and genres. Native Americans, even before colonial life began, had developed a strong system of oral storytelling revolving primarily around Mother Nature. When the Puritans arrived, seeking religious asylum in Europe, their reserved and conservative manners seeped into colonial literature and differed greatly from those of their rationalist counterparts. Pieces of fiery poetry also emerged from early American pens, but much of colonial literature was written by rationalists and focused on establishing order and a way of life in the New World. When the first settlers arrived from Europe, the Native American population of the Americas had already reached fifty million people. This large number of inhabitants was naturally accompanied by an enormous amount of traditions and stories, most of which were passed down orally from generation to generation. An important theme woven into Native American literature is to honor and educate others about the land and its spirits. Take for example the poem “Sky Tree,” narrated by Joseph Bruchac. In this passage, the chief's wife feels such a connection and duty to Mother Nature that, when the tree of life is knocked down, she says, "Without the tree there can be no life." I have to follow him. Aataenstic virtually lays down his life for the sake of the land around him, a recurring theme in Indigenous oral tradition. Columbus, sailing to Spain, discovered the New World in 1492 and opened the door to many other countries. England was one of the last countries to ...... middle of paper ...... once again evoke the theme of mother nature with the declaration: "In the shade of this Tree of the Great Peace, we spread the sweet white thistle down of the globe as seats for you, Adodarhoh, and your cousins ​​Lords. All of these documents were created to establish order and peace in a changing world. It is clear that the colonial period in American literature had an abundance of historical influences, authors, themes, genres, and writing styles. Native Americans contributed to the creation of poems and oral histories about nature and humans' place in it. The Puritans added poems and political documents framing their new life in the New World which would be centered around God. Passionate poetry clashes with political writings. All of these factors and influences came together to embody the changes in tradition through literature at a time of great change across the world..