Opportunity Indian peoples had during the early 18th century.

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Discuss one difficulty Indian peoples faced in the early 18th century. Discuss one opportunity Indian peoples had during the early 18th century.

Explain why this statement is wrong: "Puritans came to the new world to promote freedom of religion." Give at least one example to support your explanation.

What was the Act of Toleration? How did Puritans in New England respond to the Act?

Compare and contrast the religion/state situation in New England with that of the South.

Were the early British colonies democratic? Why? Why not? Who did the system benefit?

What was the Enlightenment? What impact did the Enlightenment have on religious devotion in the colonies?

In what ways was the Great Awakening a response to the Enlightenment?

According to the textbook, what population of people was most likely to be influenced by the revivalism of the mid-18th century? Why?

Compare and contrast the ministry of Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield during the Great Awakening. What aspects of their individual's ministries do you believe made each of them so successful? Explain.

We are currently in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many believe the Pandemic is unique, historically the United States has seen a number of epidemics. In section 5.3.2, your textbook has a block titled, "Communities in Conflict: The Inoculation Controversy in Boston, 1721." Read the three sections in the block (Intro, "There Are Destroying Angels," and "New and Useful Discoveries"). What parallels can you identify between the controversy over smallpox inoculation in the 18th century and possible COVID-19 vaccines today? What factors do you think contribute to these controversies?