American Yawp Chapter 4 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Pontiac's War {Ans: After the French and Indian war a leader of Ottawa nation led an alliance of western Native Americans attacked British forts/settlements. Nearly half a dozen western british forts destroyed; at least 2,000 backcountry settlers killed. British killed Native Americans who had NOT attacked them}Quakers {Ans: English dissenters who broke from Church of England, preache a doctrine of pacificism, inner divinity, and social equity, under William Penn they founded Pennsylvania. They were the first to advocate abolitionism.}Republican Motherhood {Ans: An idea linked to republicanism that elevated the role of women. It gave them the prestigious role as the special keepers of the nation's conscience. Educational opportunities for women expanded due to this. Its roots were from the idea that a citizen should be to his country as a mother is to her child.}George Whitefield {Ans: English clergyman who was known for his ability to convince many people through his sermons. He involved himself in the Great Awakening in 1739 preaching his belief in gaining salvation.}Consumer revolution {Ans: time period during which the desire for exotic imports increased dramatically due to economic expansion and population growth}Great Awakening {Ans: (1730s and 1740s) Religious movement