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The Dynamics of Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution

Explore the intricacies of 1700s colonial society with growing populations, diverse ethnicities, class disparities, triangular trade, official churches, the Great Awakening, and colonial education. Uncover the societal structures, trade practices, and religious fervor that shaped pre-revolution America.

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The Dynamics of Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution

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  1. Chapter 5 Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution 1700-1775

  2. Growing Population • Massive population growth in 13 original • Shifting balance of power • 4 major cities; 90% lived in rural areas

  3. Different Ethnicities • Mostly English with small ethnic pockets • 6% of population in 1775= German • 7%= Scots-Irish (Paxton Boys protest) • 5%= French Huguenots, Welsh, Dutch, Swedes, Jews, Swiss, Scots-Highlanders • 20% = African slaves (African American traditions) • Multicultural society

  4. The Structure of Colonial Society • Beginning of 1700’s= many opportunities • “Europeanization” of America • Limited amounts of land Allegheny barrier • Class discrepancy in South • Fear of slave revolts

  5. Colonial Trade • Triangular Trade • Manufacturing • Trade imbalance= need for new markets • Molasses Act 1733 smuggling and bribery

  6. Official Churches • 2 tax supported churches (Anglican and Congregational) • Anglican= Georgia, N & S Carolina, Virginia, Maryland and part of NY • Less fire and brimstone • Congregational= New England except RI • More religious tolerance

  7. The Great Awakening • The religious fervor weakening • Threat of liberal ideas (Arminians) • Full membership to battle “heresies” • Great Awakening of 1730’s-40’s spiritual revival with Jonathan Edwards • “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” • George Whitefield- emotional theatrics • “New Light” vs. “Old Light”

  8. The Great Awakening • Awakening= revitalization, undermined old clergy, created breaks in Churches • Missionary work • True American solidarity

  9. Colonial Education • No longer just for wealthy boys • Good Christians (New England towns vs. Southern plantations) • Focus less on independent thinking • University of Pennsylvania

  10. Pioneer Presses • Too busy/poor to read books • Pamphlets, journals, leaflets, newspapers • Colonial grievances, European news • Zenger Case 1734-35 • Some freedom of the press

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