Civil War

The Civil War is the central event in America's historical consciousness. While the Revolution created the United States, the Civil War  determined what kind of nation it would be. The war resolved two fundamental questions left unresolved by the revolution: whether the United States was to be a dissolvable confederation of sovereign states or an indivisible nation with a sovereign national government; and whether this nation, born of a declaration, all men were created with an equal right to liberty, would continue to exist as the largest slaveholding country in the world.

The Restoration period begins in 1660, the year in which King Charles II (the exiled Stuart king) was restored to the English throne. The period is one of increasing commercial prosperity and global trade for Britain. Literacy expanded to include the middle classes and even some of the poor. Writers  began to advocate for improved education for women during this period.John Milton was important poet  in this period. Milton's poetry and prose reflect deep personal convictions, a passion for freedom and self-determination, and the urgent issues and political turbulence of his day.

Briefly we learned the Civil War and Restoration period in English Literature.We talked about these effects of these periods.And also we examined John Milton’s poetry.

 REFERENCE: http://wwnorton.com/college/english/nael9/section/volC/overview.aspx