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The beginnings of revolutionary thinking…. Prior to 1700, some steps toward independent ideas were already in place…. Distance Government: 1) Commitment to self-rule 2) Representative assemblies Equality: Quakers, Town meetings . “ Revolutionary Thinking ”.
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Prior to 1700, some steps toward independent ideas were already in place….. Distance Government: 1) Commitment to self-rule 2) Representative assemblies Equality: Quakers, Town meetings
“Revolutionary Thinking” • The European Enlightenment • The Great Awakening • Free Press • New England Smugglers • More immigrants: diversity
Enlightenment • A/K/A “The Age of Reason” • scientists • writers • How did it spread? • What was the effect on Colonial America?
2. The Great Awakening • What was is? • Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield • What is the connection between the Great Awakening and the American Revolution?
3. Free Press • Newspapers, pamphlets • Peter Zenger Trial
4. Colonial Smugglers • Distance/Size • Salutary Neglect • Bribery • Skilled at avoiding British Navy • Sympathetic juries if caught
5. Immigration • “Melting Pot” How did this concept result in the weakening of the colonists ties to England?