Why was a Great Awakening needed in the colonies during the 1700s?
Colonists seemed to think of God less and less
This reflects a decline in religious fervor among the colonists.
Name the pastor of a church in Massachusetts where the Great Awakening began.
Jonathan Edwards
Edwards played a significant role in igniting the Great Awakening.
Name the preacher remembered for having the most powerful voice of the Great Awakening.
George Whitefield
Whitefield was a key figure in spreading the revivalist message.
Who wrote many hymns that were sung during the Great Awakening?
Isaac Watts
Watts’ hymns contributed to the worship practices of the time.
List three results of the Great Awakening.
- People trusted in Christ for salvation
- Some colonists became missionaries
- Colleges were founded
Other possible results include hymns becoming popular and a spirit of friendship between colonies.
Name a reason why General Braddock’s methods of fighting in the French and Indian War were unsuccessful.
General Braddock trained his men to fight as battles were fought in Europe
His tactics included marching in rows and announcing their arrival with drums and bagpipes, which were ineffective in the North American context.
Who were the main opponents in the French and Indian War?
- England
- France
- Native Americans
The war involved England and France, with Native Americans aligning with both sides.
What did the Colonists and Native Americans both claim along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers?
the same land
This led to conflicts over territorial claims.
Who convinced the Colonists to attack English frontier settlements during the French and Indian War?
the English
This was part of the broader conflict between England and France.
What was the result of the French and Indian War for England?
had the most power in the New World
The war significantly shifted power dynamics in North America.
What did the Colonists gain from their experience in the French and Indian War?
experience fighting battles
This experience would be crucial in future conflicts.
The Stamp Act was a tax only colonists had to pay on _______.
documents
This act was one of the first direct taxes imposed on the colonies.
The colonists decided to boycott taxable products, meaning they _______.
refused to purchase
Boycotting was a common form of protest against British taxation.
The Stamp Act Congress was a meeting of _______ to decide what to do about the Stamp Act.
colonial representatives
This congress was significant in uniting the colonies against British policies.
The Boston Massacre caused the death of _______ Boston citizens.
five
This event fueled anti-British sentiments among the colonists.
The Sons of Liberty were formed to protest _______.
unfair taxes
This group played a key role in organizing resistance against British rule.
The Patriots called the English blockade of Boston Harbor an _______.
Intolerable Act
This term reflected the colonists’ view of British actions as oppressive.
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A group that protested unfair taxes
They famously threw tea into Boston Harbor.
What did the Patriots call the Intolerable Act?
A blockade of Boston Harbor
This act was a response to colonial resistance.
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
To write a declaration of rights for American colonists
Colonial representatives met in Philadelphia.
Who were the Minutemen?
Colonists trained to fight at a minute’s notice
They were prepared for quick mobilization.
What were colonists who remained loyal to England called?
Loyalists
They opposed the revolutionary movement.
Who said, ‘Give me liberty, or give me death!’?
Patrick Henry
This speech emphasized the desire for independence.
Who rode to warn of the British’s arrival?
Paul Revere
He alerted the towns of Lexington and Concord.
