Colonial+Life+in+the+18th+Century,+Chapter+5

=**The Great Awakening**= - a rousing religious rival - was first ignited in Northampton, MA by Jonathon Edwards - was the first spontaneous mass movement of the American people - the first religious experience shared by all Americans as a history [|Source] - There was less religious fervor than in previous years. - This brought worry that many people would not be saved.
 * Cause?**

//- Pastor Jonathon Edwards// - Spoke about... - the importance of believing in salvation through good works - the need for complete dependence on God's grace - the eternal damnation that nonbelievers would face after death [|Source]
 * Leaders?**

- //George Whitefield// - was an "orator of rare gifts" - had a different style of preaching which inspired American Imitators - they copied his emotional sermons and his blame on sinners [|Source]

- led to the founding of "new light" centers; Princeton, Brown, Rutgers, and Dartmouth - increased the number and competitiveness of American churches - encouraged a fresh wave of missionary work among Indians and black slaves
 * Effects of The Great Awakening**

=The Zenger Trial= - On the night of the revolution printers printed out false pamphlets and journals - One particular case; John Peter Zenger was taken to court and charged with Seditious Libel (criticism of governor) - Judge begged jury to make guilty, but they went against him. Zenger was proved not guilty. - Freedom of the press was basically assured in America after this case. [|Source]

=Colonial Society and Culture= - The population of the 13 colonies was the most diverse (race wise), compared to the rest of the world. - Most people were Protestant (Pennsylvania Dutch). - Anyone who was willing to work could make money easily. - There was a difference in class... - The aristocrats (rich farmers, lawyers, and clergymen) had the majority of the power. - The plantation owners in the South had many slaves. - Black slaves were at the bottom of the class because they had no freedom. - Slavery was a big issue because some colonies supported it and others didn’t. [|Source] [|Source]

=**Scots-Irish**= - Migrated from Ireland - 7% of the population of the colonies was Scots-Irish - They occupied from PA-Georgia also known as the "Great Wagon Road" - They were already good at being colonists, and they were great frontiersman - Led the armed march between colonies - Andrew Jackson was Scots-Irish - Religion was very important to them [|Source]