An overview of American literature from the early Colonial period through the American Renaissance/Romantic period

Answer the following in 250-300 words:

The lecture notes and assigned readings for this module/week have provided introductory material and an overview of American literature from the early Colonial period through the American Renaissance/Romantic period. Provide reasons why it is important to study these periods of American literature, especially from a Christian world view perspective. Both your thread and your reply must be well-planned, clearly articulated, and thorough.