Religious Revival Lesson

Established a colony on religious principles

expected hard work, resourcefulness, prayer and strict adherence to laws

Had to be a church member to vote and hold office

Believed they were a "City Upon a Hill"

in the early 1690's girls accused a number of women of being witches.

led to hysteria in the colony

accusations and trials culminated in 19 women being executed

The role of the church would begin a decline after this in New England

William Penn was a member of the Quaker belief

He established Pennsylvania as a safe haven for Quakers

The Quakers were also known as members of the Religious Society of Friends

• They lived in the colony of and throughout the

middle colonies.

• Many were shopkeepers and tradespeople

•people could receive the spirit of God and be saved

from sin.

• People’s internal spiritual lives were important than public

practice or ritual.

• Women and freed slaves could at Quaker

meetings.

They were pacifist and would not pay taxes to fund war.

Founded by Anglicans

Did not play a role in Daily Life

People lived far apart on plantations and therefore would not attend church services regularly

Two causes led to the Great Awakening.

1. Colonists had grown complacent with their .

2. Ministers brought into worship services.

This led to a interest in worship and religion.

George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards were two of the best known preachers of the Great Gret Awakening

Edwards and other preachers would tour the colonies giving extremely emotionally charged speeches

Caused division among some religious groups

Led to broader tolerance of religious diversity

Spurred the growth of Universities to train new Ministers

Led to new churches such as Baptist and Methodist Churches

Laid the foundation for the Second Great Awakening of the 1800s and 1830s