chapter 1 lesson 5 part 2 Flashcards
This was a language that was a blend of English and African language. This was mainly spoken in South Carolina.
Gullah
How did African Americans carve out a new culture?
through religion. Their religion was a blend of Christianity and African folklore.
What was a slave’s life like in South Carolina?
Harsh. Whippings, beatings, branding, nose slitting, and amputation of fingers and toes were some punishments given through disobedience.
What was a slave’s life like in Virginia?
Calmer. Harsh punishment wasn’t as common as SC, and persuasion was more popular. Things used to be persuaded were extra food and off days.
What are some examples of passive resistance used by slaves?
deliberate work slowdowns, loss or damage of tools, and refusal of working hard
What was the most common form of rebellion by slaves?
runaway
This was a rebellion that sprouted off the rumor that the Governor of Spanish Florida offered freedom and land to any slave who fled to Florida. This led to 75 Africans attacking overseers and stealing their guns on their way, but were all eventually caught by local militia.
Stono Rebellion
This was a belief that natural laws applied to social, political, and economic relationships. This also included rationalism.
Enlightenment
What did John Jacques Rousseau believe?
that governments should be formed by people’s consent
What did Baron Montesquieu believe?
that there were 3 types of political power and that they should be separated to protect the people
What did John Locke believe?
that a monarch’s right to rule came from the people, and that all people were born with natural rights (life, liberty, and property)
This was when many people embraced European movement pietism that stressed a person’s devoutness and emotional union with God. It is responsible for birthing revivals, which were large public meeting for preaching and prayer.
Great Awakening
Who was Jonathan Edwards and what did he believe?
preacher that believed in the usage of “Fire and Brimstone” preaching, a method involving excessive amounts of emotion.
Who was George Whitfield and what did he believe?
Evangelist that claimed you could atone for sins directly with God. He introduced John Wesley’s ideas for Methodist Church to the colonies.
This was a generation gap where one side lost their congregations.
Old Lights v.s. New Lights
