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US History: The Foundation Of The United States

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What significant social impact did the Great Awakening have in 18th century colonial America?
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It opened the doors of some white churches to African Americans and American Indians
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What kind of imagery did Jonathan Edwards use in his sermons and to what effect?
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Edwards used imagery depicting the fate in store for sinners to help lead people to salvation.
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The British Philosopher John Locke believed in pantheism. What is pantheism?
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The idea that God exists in nature.
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The British preacher George Whitefield's preaching style was imitated by several American preachers. What best describes his style?
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He sermonized in a passionate evocative style and booming voice.
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Why did Benjamin Franklin establish the American Philosophical Society in 1743?
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To bring together scientists interested in understanding natural phenomena.
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According to Benjamin Franklin and John Locke, what should a good government do?
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Protect its citizens' natural rights.
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What impact did the Great Awakening have on American Indians in eighteenth- century American colonies?
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The Great Awakening led American Indians to convert to Protestantism and even preach to other American Indians
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What effect did the Great Awakening have on the American Colonies?
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The Great Awakening caused a split in American Protestantism in the American Colonies.