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1 Chapter 4, Lessons 3 Life in the American Colonies (1607-1770)

2 Lesson 3 – Culture and Society
Life in the Colonies s  population grew from 250,000 to 2.5 million. slaves grew from 28,000 to 500,000. Increased immigration & large family sizes accounted for this growth

3 Lesson 3 – Culture and Society
Family Roles Men were the head of the household. Sons worked for family, became indentured servants, or apprentices. Women ran the house & cared for children, also assisted on family farms. Colonists valued education in New England, 85% of men and 50% of women were literate.

4 Lesson 3 – Culture and Society
Great Awakening: 1730s & 1740s – a revival of faith and religion swept through colonies. Preachers such as Jonathan Edwards & George Whitfield gave sermons calling for stronger faith. Inspired greater religious freedom in the colonies.

5 Lesson 3 – Culture and Society
The Enlightenment: Mid 1700s – started in Europe, spread to America. Spread the idea that knowledge, reason, & science could improve society. Increased interest in science in the Colonies Also promoted freedom of thought and expression, a belief in equality, and the idea of popular govt. (govt. by the people).

6 Lesson 3 – Culture and Society
Ideas of Freedom Colonial newspapers often faced government censorship. 1733 – John Peter Zenger, publisher of the New-York Weekly Journal, arrested and put on trial for accusing NY’s governor of corruption. Jury found him not guilty & case seen as a key moment in the development of freedom of press.


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