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Seeds of Revolutionary Thinking in Colonial America

Prior to 1700, ideas leading to independence began to emerge, including self-rule commitment, representative assemblies, and Quaker beliefs. Revolutionary thinking was shaped by the European Enlightenment, the Great Awakening, free press, immigrant diversity, and colonial smugglers who evaded British control.

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Seeds of Revolutionary Thinking in Colonial America

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  1. The beginnings of revolutionary thinking…

  2. Prior to 1700, some steps toward independent ideas were already in place….. Distance Government: 1) Commitment to self-rule 2) Representative assemblies Equality: Quakers, Town meetings

  3. “Revolutionary Thinking” • The European Enlightenment • The Great Awakening • Free Press • New England Smugglers • More immigrants: diversity

  4. Enlightenment • A/K/A “The Age of Reason” • scientists • writers • How did it spread? • What was the effect on Colonial America?

  5. 2. The Great Awakening • What was is? • Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield • What is the connection between the Great Awakening and the American Revolution?

  6. 3. Free Press • Newspapers, pamphlets • Peter Zenger Trial

  7. 4. Colonial Smugglers • Distance/Size • Salutary Neglect • Bribery • Skilled at avoiding British Navy • Sympathetic juries if caught

  8. 5. Immigration • “Melting Pot” How did this concept result in the weakening of the colonists ties to England?

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