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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.

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COS Standard 2 Part C

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Describing the impact of the Great Awakening on colonial society

Chapter 3 Section 4

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Great Awakening

Revival of religious feelings

1730-1740s Started in

Massachusetts

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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)

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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

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Great Awakening

Led to the development of new churches

Missionary work with Native Americans and slaves