Religion in the Colonies

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Topic: How did Religious and Intellectual trends change the colonies in the 1700s?

Religion in the Colonies 74% belong to an official religion Relative freedom of worship Anglican Church dominates NY and Southern Colonies Congregational Church: New England Increasing involvement in political issues Fear of British religious control (Bishop of America)

The Great Awakening 1730s-1740s A response to challenges to Puritan orthodoxy Revivalism Jonathan Edwards “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” George Whitefield Emotional oratory “Old” vs. “New Lights” Mass religious movement

Colonial Intellectual Pursuits Traditional elementary schools Southern Education Several Colleges From religious training to secular education U Penn Dominance of European Arts Charles Peale, John Copley Franklin: Poor Richard’s Almanac The Press: The Zenger Case Freedom of press

Art by Charles Wilson Peale

Art by: John Copley (1768)

Conclusion What do you think was the single most important intellectual trend that occurred in the early 1700s? Defend your answer in 3-4 sentences.

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