Drawing Inferences The writing of the period reflects a new national culture and identity. What do these passages suggest about the thoughts, feelings, or lives of early Americans?
2. Making Predictions The Last of the Mohicans takes place during the French and Indian War. Whose side do you think Natty Bumppo would most likely take that of the French and Indians, that of the English, or neither? Explain.
3. Drawing Conclusions Both of these stories were very popular in their time. Why do you think these stories were so popular? What is it about the stories that makes them entertaining?

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Drawing Inferences The writing of the period reflects a new national culture and identity. What do these passages suggest about the thoughts, feelings, or lives of early Americans?
2. Making Predictions The Last of the Mohicans takes place during the French and Indian War. Whose side do you think Natty Bumppo would most likely take that of the French and Indians, that of the English, or neither? Explain.
3. Drawing Conclusions Both of these stories were very popular in their time. Why do you think these stories were so popular? What is it about the stories that makes them entertaining?