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Chapter 5: Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution, 1700 - 1775

LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THIS CHAPTER

After you read and analyze this chapter, you should be able to understand the following Learning Objectives.

  • LO 5.1Describe the demographic, ethnic, and social character of Britain's colonies in the 18th C and indicate how society had changed since the previous century

 

  • LO 5.2Explain how the economic development of the colonies altered the patterns of social prestige and wealth and created growing class distinctions and conflicts.

 

  • LO 5.3Analyze the causes of the Great Awakening and describe its effects.

 

  • LO 5.4Describe the critical aspects of the development of a colonial society in terms of education, culture.

 

  • LO 5.5Summarize the basic features of colonial politics, its formal and informal institutions, and the forces that enabled it to develop.

 

  • LO 5.6Contrast the key qualities of daily existence in different areas of colonial America.

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Complete the Reading Packet below as you read Chapter 5

 

Chapter 5: Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution, 1700-1775

This will be due the first full week of school when you have your exam over Periods 1 & 2.

 

Watch the following videos and complete the viewing guides

Chapter 5 American Pageant 

This will be due the first full week of school when you have your exam over Periods 1 & 2.

 

Answer the Big Idea Questions in the left hand column, fill in the blanks in the middle column and write down any questions you have in the right hand column.

 

Religion in the Colonies

This will be due the first full week of school when you have your exam over Periods 1 & 2.

 

Answer the Big Idea Questions in the left hand column, fill in the blanks in the middle column and write down any questions you have in the right hand column.

 

The First Great Awakening

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Complete the following quizzes at Schoology

Period 2: 1607-1754
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