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Exploring Religious Diversity and Enlightenment Influences in Colonial America

This document delves into the rich tapestry of religious diversity in the American colonies and examines the significant impacts of the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening. It discusses key figures like William Bradford and Roger Williams, various sects, and their quest for religious toleration. Key events, including Bacon’s Rebellion and the Glorious Revolution, are analyzed as they relate to early colonial resistance. The interplay between education, political authority, and religious beliefs is highlighted, shedding light on how these elements shaped American identity and societal values.

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Exploring Religious Diversity and Enlightenment Influences in Colonial America

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  1. Turn in your document analysis I can explain the religious diversity in the American Colonies. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening • Warm-up • Discuss how Bacon’s Rebellion, The Glorious Revolution and the Pueblo Revolt were the beginnings of Colonial Resistance in America

  2. Puritans in New England I can explain the religious diversity in the American Colonies. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening William Bradford – Plymouth John Winthrop – Massachusetts Bay • Church’s Role • Separatist of the Church of England • Society should be ruled as ‘near the law of God as they can” • John Calvin • The elect • Conflicts and Dissention • Roger Williams – Rhode Island • Anne Hutchinson • “covenant of grace’ • Individual believer • Witch Trials • Legacy • Work ethic • Education

  3. Religious Toleration I can explain the religious diversity in the American Colonies. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening • Maryland • Catholic • Lord Baltimore and Toleration Act • Rhode Island • Roger Williams • Political authority of ‘outward estates of men’ • No legally established church • Questioned seizure of Indian lands • Pennsylvania • Quaker • Inner light – from God for men and women for grace and understanding • Abolition of Slavery • Equality of Sexes • Pacifism

  4. Enlightenment I can explain the religious diversity in the American Colonies. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening • New Science • Natural Laws of Universe • Study though logic and reason • Deism • Watchmaker • Writings • Locke • Natural Rights – life, liberty, property • Societies and individuals changed through education • Leaders • Ben Franklin

  5. Great Awakening I can explain the religious diversity in the American Colonies. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening • Pietism • Individuals could have personal relationship with God. • Reaction to Deism • God is active in society and humans • Response to Predestination • All must seek Salvation and find inner light • Increase in Baptist and Methodist Churches • Mostly in Southern Colonies • Revival • Emotional meetings and sermons • Leaders • Jonathan Edwards • George Whitefield

  6. Discussion I can explain the religious diversity in the American Colonies. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening • What examples of intolerance was practiced in the Colonies? • To what degrees was religious toleration practiced in the Colonies? • What was the long range impact of the Puritans on American life and thought? • What impact did the Great Awakening have on our desire for independence? • What influences did the Enlightenment have on the Colonist? • Where the Colonies (or is America) more Enlightened or Awakened?

  7. Quaker V Puritan I can explain the religious diversity in the American Colonies. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening • Charts

  8. Next Time I can explain the religious diversity in the American Colonies. The Enlightenment and Great Awakening • All charts due • Handwritten outline due (individual) • Generalizations due (individual) • Start Unit 1 Product

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