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Topic: How did Religious and Intellectual trends change the colonies in the 1700s ?

Explore how religious freedom and the Great Awakening shaped colonial society in the 1700s, alongside intellectual pursuits from schools to the press. Analyze key figures, events, and their influence on the political landscape and education. Discuss the transition from religious to secular education, arts dominance, and the Zenger Case's impact on freedom of the press.

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Topic: How did Religious and Intellectual trends change the colonies in the 1700s ?

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  1. Topic: How did Religious and Intellectual trends change the colonies in the 1700s?

  2. Religion in the Colonies • 74% belong to an official religion • Relative freedom of worship • Anglican Church dominates NY and Southern Colonies • Congregational Church: New England • Increasing involvement in political issues • Fear of British religious control (Bishop of America)

  3. The Great Awakening 1730s-1740s • A response to challenges to Puritan orthodoxy • Revivalism • Jonathan Edwards • “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” • George Whitefield • Emotional oratory • “Old” vs. “New Lights” • Mass religious movement

  4. Colonial Intellectual Pursuits • Traditional elementary schools • Southern Education • Several Colleges • From religious training to secular education • U Penn • Dominance of European Arts • Charles Peale, John Copley • Franklin: Poor Richard’s Almanac • The Press: The Zenger Case • Freedom of press

  5. Conclusion • What do you think was the single most important intellectual trend that occurred in the early 1700s? Defend your answer in 3-4 sentences.

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