Question

document f: anti - catholic sentiment and british opposition
source: \the great awakening and the american revolution\
\during the revolution, this anti - catholic rhetoric was directed at the british crown. the stamp act was denounced as infernal, atheistical, popish, while king george iii was labeled a popish pharaoh. the anti - catholic sentiment fostered during the revivals surged during the american revolution.\
analysis questions
part i: understanding the documents

1. according to document a, how did education change during the american enlightenment? what does samuel johnsons reaction to the new books tell us about this change?
2. based on document b, what political ideas became important during the enlightenment? how did these ideas create conflict with british rule?
3. how did the great awakening challenge traditional authority, according to document c? give specific examples.

part ii: making connections

1. compare documents c and d. how did challenging religious authority prepare colonists to challenge political authority?
2. look at document e. how do the ideas in the declaration of independence reflect enlightenment thinking described in document b?

Explanation:

1. For the first question, during the American Enlightenment, education likely expanded in scope and new - ideas were introduced. Samuel Johnson's reaction could indicate resistance or surprise at the influx of new knowledge.
2. Regarding the second, important political ideas during the Enlightenment might include concepts of liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty. These conflicted with British rule as the British system was more hierarchical and less representative.
3. According to Document C, the Great Awakening challenged traditional authority by promoting personal religious experience over established church hierarchies, for example, through the rise of itinerant preachers.
4. When comparing Documents C and D, challenging religious authority made colonists more accustomed to questioning established power structures, thus preparing them to challenge political authority.
5. The ideas in the Declaration of Independence, such as natural rights and the right to revolution, reflect Enlightenment thinking from Document B by emphasizing individual freedoms and the people's right to change a government that violates those rights.

Answer:

1. During the American Enlightenment, education likely broadened with new ideas. Johnson's reaction may show resistance to new knowledge.
2. Political ideas like liberty, equality, and popular sovereignty were important. They conflicted with British hierarchical rule.
3. It challenged traditional authority by promoting personal religious experience, e.g., through itinerant preachers.
4. Challenging religious authority made colonists more ready to question political power.
5. The Declaration's ideas of natural rights and right to revolution reflect Enlightenment thinking of individual freedoms and right to change government.