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In addition to immigration, what is another factor that has changed American identify?
The concept of an American identity has changed over time. Major events in US history have also had significant effects on American literature.
When the colonists came to the New World from Europe, they began writing letters, essays, and articles that documented their daily
experiences and hardships. For example, when slavery and the subsequent civil rights movement were pressing issues in society, many people
wrote passionate letters, essays, poems, and biographies that expanded upon all sides of the topic.
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