In 1783, Noah Webster published his 'Blue-Backed Speller,' which played a crucial role in standardizing American English spelling. This educational tool was widely used in schools and contributed to a sense of national identity and unity in the post-Revolutionary United States. Webster's work laid the foundation for modern American lexicography and influenced the evolution of language education in America.

Noah Webster's Spelling Book publication standardized American English, aiding the development of a distinct national poetic voice separate from British norms. Poets like Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson embraced this emerging identity, reflecting the American experience in their works.