Unit 4 Vocabulary

Huguenots

• French Protestants influenced by the writings of John Calvin.

• A group of French Catholics opposing Protestantism.

• A political party in France during the 18th century.

• French philosophers advocating for secularism.

Congregationalists

• Members of a Protestant denomination that practices congregational church governance.

• A group of Christians who follow a hierarchical church structure.

• A sect that believes in the authority of the Pope.

• A movement focused on individual interpretation of the Bible.

Jonathan Edwards

• A famous American author known for his novels.

• A preacher and theologian who played a critical role in the First Great Awakening.

• A politician who served as the first president of the United States.

• A scientist who developed the theory of relativity.

Baptists

• A Christian denomination known for its belief in baptism only of adult believers by full immersion.

• A group that practices infant baptism and emphasizes the importance of tradition.

• A sect that believes in the necessity of baptism for salvation regardless of age.

• A Christian movement that rejects the authority of the Bible in favor of personal experience.

Separatists

• A group that sought to separate from the Church of England entirely.

• A faction that wanted to reform the Church of England from within.

• A movement advocating for the unification of all Christian denominations.

• A political party that aimed to establish a new government.

George Whitefield

• An Anglican cleric and evangelist who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical movement.

• A famous painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

• A political leader during the American Revolution.

• A scientist who contributed to the field of physics.

Salem witch trials

• A series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft in colonial Massachusetts.

• A famous trial for treason in colonial Virginia.

• A series of public debates about religious freedom in New England.

• An event where colonists protested against British taxation.

Lutherans

• Followers of Martin Luther's teachings, emphasizing justification by faith alone.

• A group that believes in salvation through good works.

• A sect that rejects the authority of the Bible.

• A movement focused on the teachings of John Calvin.

Non-established denominations

• Religious groups not officially recognized by the state church.

• Religious groups that have state recognition and support.

• Religious groups that are part of the state church.

• Religious groups that are recognized by multiple countries.

Quakers

• Members of the Religious Society of Friends, known for their pacifism and simple living.

• A group of individuals who practice meditation and yoga.

• A religious sect that emphasizes wealth and material success.

• A community focused on technological advancement and innovation.