Puritan Society
What did the Puritan founders control that affected social classes in New England?
land
What were the Navigation Acts?
Laws restricting colonial trade to England and its colonies.
What was Charles Town known for?
a large port city controlled by shippers in England and New England.
What was the Great Awakening?
A religious revival emphasizing the individual faith and a personal relationship with God.
What event is considered the start of the French and Indian War?
What was the impact of the Massachusetts charter of 1691 on voters?
It increased the number of voters
How did the Navigation Acts affect European goods shipped to the colonies?
They were first delivered to England where they were inspected.
cities were built along rivers and coastlines for trade and transportation.
How did the Great Awakening influence American society?
It encouraged questioning authority and promoted democratic ideals.
What were the main causes of the French and Indian War?
Territorial disputes and competition for resources between Britain and France (e.g., Ohio River Valley)
What was the primary purpose for establishing Harvard and Yale?
to train men to be members of the clergy (answer needs to bring up religion to count)
What was a consequence of the Navigation Acts for colonial trade?
It limited trade options and increased smuggling.
What role did ports play in colonial trade?
They were vital for importing and exporting goods.
What ideas did ministers of the Great Awakening and Enlightenment philosophers share?
People could think for themselves.
Describe the outcome of the French and Indian War.
Britain gained territory but incurred large debts.
Describe the social structure of the New England colonies.
Wealthy landowners on top, farmers, craftsmen, and laborers.
Why did colonists resist the Navigation Acts?
They felt infringed on their economic freedom and way of life
Describe life in a colonial city compared to a rural area.
Cities had more diverse jobs, rural areas focused on ag.
What was the impact of the Great Awakening on religious practices?
It led to the establishment of new denominations and increased religious diversity.
How did the war affect the relationship between Britain and the colonies?
It strained relationships, leading to increased taxation and resentment.
What role did religion play in Puritan society?
Central to daily life, influencing laws, education, and community structure.
How did the Navigation Acts influence colonial economies?
They created dependency on British markets and limited economic growth.
What were the major cities in the colonial period and their significance?
Philadelphia, New York, and Boston were major trade and cultural centers.
Name a key figure of the Great Awakening.
Jonathan Edwards or George Whitefield.
What was Pontiac's Rebellion and its significance?
A Native American uprising against British rule, higlighting colonial tensions.