Great Awakening: A religious revival in the 1730s and 1740s. First started in Massachusetts by pastor Jonathan Edwards. He proclaimed that believing in salvation through good works and affirming the need for complete and utter dependence on God’s grace. His most famous sermon was called, “Sinners in the Hands of and Angry God”.
Regulator Movement: A small insurrection against eastern domination of the colony’s affairs. It occurred in North Carolina …show more content…
The Awakening left many lasting effects including its emphasis on direct, emotive spirituality, which undermined the older clergy. The issue was split over Congregationalists and presbyteries.
New Lights: Ministers who defended the Awakening for its role in revitalizing American Religion. When a fresh wave of missionaries worked with the Indians and black slaves, new light centers were formed. Some examples of the new light centers for higher learning include Princeton, Brown, Rutgers, and Dartmouth.
Molasses Act: In 1733, Parliament passed the Molasses Act. It was put in place in order to stop North American trade with the French West Indies. American merchants responded to the act by bribing and smuggling their way around the law. Therefore, the act started to push the Americans towards revolting rather than obliging.
Naval Stores: Were highly valued because Britain was anxious to gain and retain a mastery of the seas. Colonial Naval stores included tar, pitch, rosin, and turpentine. Those caught cutting down a reserved number of timber was subject to fine. Great Britain needed the tall trees for her navy ships. Therefore, she wanted to stimulate