Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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Appalachians
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- Barrier to the westward expansion
- 1750 colonists begin to explore
2
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Daniel Boone
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- He was a pioneer and an explorer
- Explored land called Ken-take, and established Boonesborough, Kentucky
- Named his rifle “Tick Licker”
3
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Benjamin Franklin
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- Built public libraries, made Poor Richards Almanac
- Kentucky was the 1st state to the west, 15th state in total
4
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Great Awakening
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- Spiritual revival leaves thousands of people connected and many new colleges
5
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Jonathan Edwards
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- Preached most famous sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”
- Foremost theologian and intellect
6
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George Whitefield
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- Most powerful voice in America, was kicked out of preaching indoors; preached to crowds of 20,000 people
7
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Phillis Wheatly
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- 1st black woman poet in America (13 years old)
- A slave that was taught to read and write
- Freed, then married; died at the age of 31
8
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Toleration Act
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- Maryland granted freedom of worship to all who professed the name of Christ (Catholics)
