The Pilgrim1. What is Ralph Waldo Emerson known as? 2. While the founding fathers established a Declaration of Independence from Britain, Emerson contributed to what is known as what?

3. Emerson comes from a long line of ancestors who all shared what profession? Why might Emerson choose a different path?

4. Where did Emerson attend school? Make an inference about how he might have felt about the curriculum and literature being taught.

5. What influence did his aunt, Mary Rudy Emerson, have on his life? Explain. Piety Nature and literature-she formed a unique religious perspective.

6. What happened in his life-1833? How did this affect his life and career?

7. What two crucial things happened to Emerson on his trip to Europe? Explain what insight he gained from this experience.

8. What career did Emerson have in 1833? How did his life change at this point?

9. "Americans need to stop looking back to its European heritage, and start looking