Social Studies Lesson 2.6

What was the social class system in the colonies?

Gentry, middle class, and lower class

What was the impact of the Great Awakening?

1. Colonists split away from their old churches and created new ones 2. Brought colonists together 3. Bitter debate 4. Spread democratic feelings in the colonies → leading to the Revolutionary War

Who was Jonathan Edwards?

A New England preacher who called colonists to examine their lives through the eyes of God.

Who was George Whitefield?

An English minister who drew large crowds; he was enthusiastic and energetic during his preaching; called people to repent

Who influenced music in the colonies?

Enslaved Africans, colonists brought folk music; often combined with religious songs

What was the Great Awakening?

It was a religious revival that took place between 1730 and 1740

How did the Great Awakening change how people thought about themselves and their political rights?

The Great Awakening changed how people thought about themselves in political rights because they began to view each other as a whole; the 13 Colonies.

How did the Great Awakening lead to greater Religious tolerance in the colonies?

The Great Awakening lead to greater religious tolerance in the colonies because it gave people a sense to respect others. For example, there were many rivalries during this time period and when people began to examine themselves in the eyes of God, they realized that they should not treat people the way they did. People began to accept other people which lead to greater religious tolerance.

How do the Swedes differ from the Dutch?

The Swedes built their homes out of wood and the Dutch built their homes out of bricks

What is libel?

The act of publishing a statement that may unjustify damage a person's reputation

What was the Enlightenment?

The idea that reason and scientific methods could be applied to the study of society

What did most artists do in colonial times?

They painted portraits of families and family members

How did most colonists survive?

They survived by farming their own land

What is Middle Class?

a group of people in colonial society that included farmers, skilled craft workers, and some tradespeople

What is Lower class?

a group of people in colonial society that included hired farmlands, indentured servants, free African Americans, and slaves

What is a Gentry?

a group of people in colonial society that included wealthy planters, merchants, ministers, lawyers, and royal officials