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COS Standard 2 Part C

Compare regional differences among early New England, Middle and Southern colonies regarding economics, geography, culture, government and American Indian relations. . COS Standard 2 Part C. Chapter 3 Section 4. Describing the impact of the Great Awakening on colonial society. Great Awakening.

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COS Standard 2 Part C

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  1. Compare regional differences among early New England, Middle and Southern colonies regarding economics, geography, culture, government and American Indian relations. COS Standard 2 Part C

  2. Chapter 3 Section 4 Describing the impact of the Great Awakening on colonial society

  3. Great Awakening • Revival of religious feelings • 1730-1740s • Started in Massachusetts

  4. Great Awakening • The colonists were less dedicated to religion as they were when the colonies were founded. • New ideas challenged the church (enlightenment) • Stressed pietism: individual’s devoutness and emotional union with God • Pietism is spread through revivals (large public meetings for preaching and prayer)

  5. Great Awakening • Jonathan Edwards • Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God • Preached complete dependence on God • Good works will not save you • George Whitefield • Very powerful preacher of Great Awakening

  6. Great Awakening • Led to the development of new churches • Missionary work with Native Americans and slaves

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