Lesson 2.6 Colonial Society

The Great Awakening encouraged

• loyalty to the king of England

• loyalty to the preachers

• the development of self-rule

• the development of education

Benjamin Franklin influenced daily life in the colonies by

• promoting religious freedom

• using reason to improve the world around him

• explaining the law of gravity

• improving trade

The original purpose of colleges in Colonial America was to educate

• doctors

• lawyers

• ministers

• teachers

What was one of Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the society in the colonies?

• He established the first public library

• He led the Boston Tea Party

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence

• He served as the first President of the United States

What was a significant impact of the Great Awakening?

• It led to the abolition of slavery

• It led to the establishment of new colonies

• It led to increased religious diversity and tolerance

• It led to the establishment of a monarchy

Who were the primary leaders of the Great Awakening?

• Politicians and soldiers

• Scientists and philosophers

• Artists and writers

• Preachers and theologians

Who were the Gentry in the colonies?

• The Gentry were farmers who worked the land for others.
• The Gentry were wealthy landowners and influential individuals in the colonies.
• The Gentry were common laborers in the colonies.
• The Gentry were religious followers.

Who were the middle class in the colonies?

• Skilled artisans, merchants, and small landowners.
• Unskilled laborers and farmers
• Wealthy plantation owners
• Nobility and aristocrats

Who were the lower class in the colonies?

• Indentured servants, laborers, and enslaved people.
• Government officials
• Merchants and traders
• Wealthy landowners

What was the Enlightenment?

• The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in Europe that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority.
• An artistic movement focused on romanticism and emotion.
• A political revolution that overthrew monarchies in Europe.
• A religious revival movement in the 18th century.