Mature Virginia Colonial Society I. Virginia Colonial Society- Population , , , , ,000 A. The Golden Age of Virginian History ( ) was marked by the consolidation of the gentry class. 1. Political Power= B. Planters acted as the Lawyers, Bankers, Doctors. 1. The Planter system = patronage C. The House of Burgesses had a wide level of enfranchisement. 1. If you had land you could vote 2. Who would you vote for? 3. Why?

Gentry D. A Gentleman had certain characteristics that marked their status… 1. A Gentleman had certain level of wealth 2. No need to work 3. Time to make visits (acquaintances) 4. They were well educated and well married 5. Gentility can be learned, it is not necessarily present in the blood E. Building big houses on hills F. The College of William and Mary was built in 1693.

Sabine Hall

The Great Awakening England HarvardYale Philly Synod Those who do not go are open to a new message Isn’t this what we wanted to get away from? The Religious hierarchy? HOWEVER, WE WILL SEE THAT IT IS THIS EVENT THAT WILL SHOW ORDINARY PEOPLE THAT THEY CAN SHAPE THE FUTURE!

“THE Great Awakening” challenges traditional beliefs about the Center of power in British North America. Believers are forced to choose between “New Lights” and Old Lights” Return of Church Authority: by the 1730’s the Philadelphia Synod requires all ministers to hold a degree from Europe, or Harvard, or Yale..

GEORGE!

George Whitefield New Light vs. Old Light Differences between George and the puritans: -Religion is open to all! -You don’t need a middle man -Don’t need a “church building” -Don’t need to be a biblical scholar to converse with the All Mighty! -It is a matter of emotion and heart, not the intellect. -Feel it! You can be saved today. -“Laying on of hands”: people may faint, shake, but when awake is clean and forgiven. This becomes part of American religion of the 1730”s Sound familiar?

Examples of Revivalism Holy Ghost Power Healing Curious Case of Benjamin Button Blu-ray Tent Revival - MovieWeb.comCurious Case of Benjamin Button Blu-ray Tent Revival - MovieWeb.com

Let’s read someone’s account!

Who are the New Lights ? Who are the old lights? “Dangers” of Awakening Religion -“-“Old Lights” say this type of conversion is crazy! Too much emotion! -R-Reminds them of “witchcraft”. What do you think? Legitimate criticism or possible hint of jealousy?

Mass Media If you can’t see him how do you get his message? Ben was good pals with George Whitefield And published many of his sermons in pamphlet form. -Ben makes good money off this! -Whitefield preached against the “God of money”, but is willing to use commerce to spread the message! -Heads back to England! Enter…

Jonathan Edwards

Sinners in the hands of an Angry God (read together)

Political Ramifications England HarvardYale Philly Synod Big step towards the revolution? A major break with England religiously speaking!