Unit 1 Trigger Words
Battle of Saratoga
Following months of organizational ineptitude and American military harassment, British General John Burgoyne was forced to surrender his army to General Horatio Gates at Saratoga, New York on October 17, 1777. The victory encouraged France to join the war on the side of the American rebels.
French and Indian War
Fourth in the series of great wars between England and France, this conflict (1754<>1763) had its focal point in North America and pitted the French and their Native American allies against the English and their Native American allies. Known in Europe as the Seven Years' War, this struggle drove the French from North America.
Great Awakening
The Great Awakening was the widespread evangelical revival movement of the 1740s and 1750s. Sparked by the tour of the English evangelical minister George Whitefield, the Awakening divided congregations and weakened the authority of established churches in the colonies
Half-Way Covenant
When it was formally adopted in 1662 the Half-Way Covenant provided limited membership in the Puritan church. "Half-Way" members and their children could be baptized, but were not originally allowed to take communion or have a voice in church affairs. Without the Half-Way Covenant, third-generation children would remain unbaptized until their parents experienced conversion.
Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was an agreement among the Pilgrims of Plymouth Plantation (1620) to establish a body politic and to obey the rules of the governors they chose. The compact was signed by all adult males before their ship reached land
mercantilism
Mercantilism was a loose system of economic organization designed, through a favorable balance of trade, to guarantee the economic self-sufficiency of the British empire and the growth of its wealth and power.Mercantilists advocated possession of colonies as places where the mother country could acquire raw materials not available at home.
Pontiac's Rebellion
Along with Neolin of the Delawares, Pontiac, an Ottawa chief, tried to hold back white advancement into the trans-Appalachian frontier in 1763-1766. Fearful of their fate at the hands of the British after the French had been driven out of North America, the Indian nations of the Ohio River Valley and the Great Lakes area united to oust the British from the Ohio-Mississippi Valley. The rebellion failed and they were forced to make peace in 1766.
Puritans
Puritans were moderate English religious dissenters who believed that Queen Elizabeth's reforms of the Church of England had not gone far enough in improving the church, particularly in ensuring that church members were among the saved, and who objected to the ritual and governing structure of the Anglican church. Many migrated to Massachusetts Bay after 1630 to establish a religious commonwealth.
Salem Witch Trials
Trials held in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692 that led to the execution of twenty people for allegedly practicing witchcraft. The trials are noted for the hysterical atmosphere in which they were conducted; many townspeople were widely suspected of witchcraft on flimsy evidence.
Stono Rebellion
Spanish officials' promise of freedom for American slaves who escaped to Florida inspired this uprising of South Carolina slaves against whites in 1739.
The Humble Request
This document is, in short, a farewell letter written by a company of puritan colonist heading to America. The majority of the letter details how they are reluctant to go, but find it necessary to go. They seem to be asking for the spiritual support of the English church and royalty, almost as a child would react after telling his parents his decision in a risky venture. They reference the fact that there has been bad blood between these two religious groups, and they seem to want to leave knowing that they there would be no grudges held by either party. The author(s) of this letter seem to be trying to connect with the opposite side by bridging each religions relationship with God. This is one of the main focuses throughout the letter. It’s weird to see that these Puritans are trying to find a sense of forgiveness, even though they have decided to leave because of the intolerance felt by the local population, majority of which came from the Church of England. The letter carries the same tone as one would find in a “break-up letter” between a couple, it expresses the desire to move on without having to look back, forgiveness, false gratitude, etc…
This letter holds great significance because it can show historians reasons for the colonization of North America by the British and the religious influences and reactions in Britain. This document gives insight as to certain motives, feelings, and emotions of a religious minority at the time.
Kevin G.
This letter holds great significance because it can show historians reasons for the colonization of North America by the British and the religious influences and reactions in Britain. This document gives insight as to certain motives, feelings, and emotions of a religious minority at the time.
Kevin G.
Political
Leadership
Security
Order
Managing The Commons
Enforcement/Recourse
Fairness/Rights
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Economic
Standardization
Infrastructure
Means of Production/Exchange
Prosperity
Entreprenuership
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Social
Civic Duty
Education
News & Media
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Cultural
Aesthetics
Art mainly came form the European countries that were brought over from the colonies. Shared Values Main religion that the colonists had Anglican, Catholic, Protestant, Common Identity When colonists first came they were really separated and it wasnt until later that they became united as people. Meaning, Comfort and Hope Settlers first coped with their new surroundings with aid of the Indians. They then grew to rely on agriculture and in the South they relied on cash crops. Tolerance There was little tolerance in religion at the beginning of settlement but as the population grew religious tolerance became more popular, especially in Pennsylvania. Ethnicity wasnt tolerated as religion was. Respect for Authority Respect for authority was enforced by the wrath of God. In the South, peer pressure played a larger role. |