1. THE GREAT AWAKENING
JOURNAL 7

2. Journal In your journal write down:
3 things that you liked to do as a kid
3 movies you liked as a kid
3 musicians/bands you like
3 TV shows you liked to watch as a kid
3 books you really like
Your favorite sport

3. national identity
noun
the depiction of a country as a whole, encompassing its culture, traditions, language, and politics

4. A National Identity that Ties the People Together
Unit Question: What Components are needed for a growing and successful society?
Government that Listen to its Citizens
Laws that protect the people’s rights (the role of government)
Growing Economy (money=power)
A National Identity that Ties the People Together

5. Great Awakening (1730S-1740s) Jonathan Edwards:
How Were People Supposed to Escape Sin?
What are some of the metaphors or images Edward’s using?
How, do you think, these images in Edward’s speech would promote conversion or a renewal of faith in the colonists (his audience)?

6. Edward’s speech awakened in people a desire to be religious again to be truly converted to God’s word. This need applied to old and young, rich and poor, black and white. The ministers taught that ALL needed the grace or forgiveness of God. The Great Awakening spiritually brought everyone onto the same level.
Watch the Following Clip: The First Great Awakening

7. The Great AWakening
How were the people brought together during the Great Awakening?
Why, do you think, is this so important for the colonists in creating a unique American Identity?