Over the years, different types of literature have shaped America and influencedAmerican literature. The creation of Jamestown brought many English men who are historiansand literary writers that made an impact on the creation of America. There were people comingto America to find a purpose and a new start, as well as wanting to write literature. As Englishsettlers started to come to America, Jamestown was the first settlement and there were threeEnglish men that made a huge impact. As historians and literary writers, John Smith, WilliamBradford, and John Winthrop have left a huge impact on American literature.John Smith, William Bradford, and John Winthrop have similarities and differences.Smith, Bradford, and Winthrop all traveled from Europe to America to look for differentopportunities and to have a better understanding of the world. They have different writing stylesand techniques to make America a better place. The three of them made different impacts onJamestown and the creation of America. Their writing styles made a spark for Americanliterature, and it can be seen in different documents and genres. Coming to America for differentopportunities and a better understanding of the world impacted America, because we may neverknow what it would be like if America was not founded by English settlers in the late 1400’s and
