Ch. 5-6 Flashcards
What did the American Colonial , English speaking people seek?
Fortune, fame, freedom of religion, for the most part just a decent human existence
What did American Colonials bring that remains as a basic substructure to the distinctive American mode of living?
Beliefs, skills, arts, crafts, and a social heritage
True or false according to the Early puritan laws and practices members of the clergy were allowed to participate in funerals and weddings
False , Early puritan and practices forbade them
According to the Early puritan laws and practices weddings and funerals were considered to be _____ ceremonies
Civil
According to the Early puritan laws and practices the body was to be _______ w/o _______ of ceremony or prayer
interred, benefit
According to the Early puritan laws and practices burials were silent and consisted of what two main parts?
Procession (like a parade) to the grave and placemen/filling of the grave
What was the only way to show respect for the diseased in the Early puritan days and practices
Having very elaborate tombstones
Define Hearse
a hand carried bier(moveable frame to carry coffin) with candles or spikes on the corners
Define Broadside
A eulogy(writing that praises) on a handbill with standard morbid decorations like skulls and crossbones
What are 7 things that could be given to the attending colonials at a funeral ?
rings, scarves, gloves, purses, needle racks, tobacco, and liquor
Why was the Sumptuary law passed in 1651?
estates were being used up completely in giving gifts at the funeral, often times leaving the widow broke AF
During general practices of Colonial days what did they do to the body if they died on warmer days?
the bodies were disemboweled and wrapped in cerecloth (wax cloth)
_____ were distributed to all those who attended during the practices of Colonial days
Gifts
During general practices of Colonial days how did a funeral begin? Where?
Funerals began with a sermon in the church
During general practices of Colonial days Sermons were often printed on the __________
Broadsides (paper with eulogy )
What does a pal bearer do ?
help carry the bier (frame that holds casket/coffin)
In general practices of Colonial days the widow had the duty of _____ and _______ of all the guests
feeding and housing
In general practices of Colonial days what 3 things were EXPECTED to be given out by the Widow?
food , liquor, and Tobacco
What is a blunder bus ?
a short-barreled large-bored gun with a flared muzzle, used at short range.
In general practices of Colonial days what was a “Furious fusillade”
A discharge from a number of firearms, fired simultaneously or in rapid succession (powder and shots provided by widow)
True or false In general practices of Colonial days Funerals were used to teach children about death
True and often in a cruel manner
When regarding the Dutch colony funeral customs what was an Aanspreecker?
a licensed official who directed funerals
When regarding the Dutch colony funeral customs what was a Monkey-Spoon ?
an image of a saint (looked more like an animal) on the handle of spoons
________ changed funeral laws and customs
Revolutions such as 1775 war of independence and economic wars
