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Religion in Colonial America

Religion in Colonial America. Trace the development of religious freedom in the United States. (8.25A) Describe religious motivation for immigration and influence on social movements, including the impact of the First Great Awakening (8.25B)

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Religion in Colonial America

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  1. Religion in Colonial America Trace the development of religious freedom in the United States. (8.25A) Describe religious motivation for immigration and influence on social movements, including the impact of the First Great Awakening (8.25B) Identify selected religious groups that settled in the United States and explain their reasons for immigration (8.23A)

  2. A little background info The Protestant Reformation • major 16th century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Its religious aspects were supplemented by ambitious political rulers who wanted to extend their power and control at the expense of the Church.

  3. What were religious reasons for colonization? • Push: religious persecution in England • Pull: search for religious freedom

  4. What is a dissenter? A person/group who rejects a belief or practice • Can you list any dissenters we’ve mentioned so far?

  5. Who came? Pilgrims • Also known as the Separatists • They wanted to separate from the Church of England.

  6. Who else? • Quakers • All people had God’s inner light inside of them • Believed that all people were equal; • They were pacifists- peaceful and non-violent

  7. Who was William Penn? • Founded Pennsylvania as a safe place for persecuted Quakers where he promised that people of all faiths could be treated equally

  8. Them too… • Puritans • Felt that the Reformation had not gone far enough, and that the Church of England was tolerant of practices which they associated with the Catholic Church. • Wanted to purify the Church of England and make worship simple.

  9. Who was John Winthrop? • Puritan leader at Massachusetts Bay where the goal was to build a community governed by the rules of the Bible.

  10. Who was Roger Williams? • Outcast by the Puritans for his belief that all people should be able to worship in any way they choose. • Established settlement at Providence, Rhode Island

  11. Who was Anne Hutchinson? • Forced to leave Massachusetts for preaching against the Puritans • She said God spoke directly to her; this was against Puritan beliefs. • Helped established a settlement at Providence, Rhode Island • Believed in religious diversity

  12. There’s more… Anglicans = Church of England • Official religion of England; controlled the government. Believed that The Scripture the final authority in doctrinal matters.

  13. They came also. Catholics • Were persecuted by the Church of England • Believed that the Church is the vessel and deposit of the fullness of the teachings of Jesus and the Apostles from which the Scriptures were formed.

  14. Who was Cecil Calvert? • Founder of Maryland where he established laws to protect Catholics from persecution • Passed “Acts Concerning Religion” protecting the rights of Christians, excluding Atheists and Jews.

  15. What was the Great Awakening? • A revival of religious feeling and belief in the American colonies that began in the 1730s. • IMPACT: spread the idea that • All people are equal in God’s eyes • Ordinary people could understand God’s will if they had an open heart and desire to know God’s truth • People became more engaged in religion

  16. Who said it? • Read the following statements. Decide which of the five religious figures would have made them. • Cut each quote out and paste it next to the correct religious figure. • Use information from the previous slides as a resource.

  17. Who Am I? 1 The Native American are people too! Shouldn’t we offer to buy their land, instead of fight them for it? Didn’t our God create them too?

  18. Who Am I? 2 No one should be denied any rights because of his religion. Government and religion should remain separate; people should be free to worship as they please!

  19. Who Am I? 3 We have been called by God to be an example, a light to this New World. If you cannot live by the rules of this colony, LEAVE!

  20. Who Am I? 4 The good Lord has spoken to me, I know his voice! If my family and I are to be banished from this wretched colony, then so be it!

  21. Who Am I? 5 Our Lord has brought us safely to a land where we can serve him freely. We shall name it Maryland, in honor of the Holy Mother.

  22. Key • William Penn • Roger Williams • John Winthrop • Anne Hutchinson • Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore

  23. What would they say? Religious freedom is still debated in this country today. There has been a debate recently over whether or not Muslims should be allowed to build a mosque in East Tennessee. Some people supported the building of the mosque, while others opposed it. • Hecklers cheer burning of Tennessee mosque

  24. What would they say? • What if the colonial religious leaders were present at that meeting. How would they respond? • In your ISN, create a response to this conflict for each of the colonial religious leaders. • Make sure your quote reflects their beliefs and historical significance.

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