Question

what made george whitefield such a successful evangelical preacher in new england in the 1740s?

• his claims of faith-healing abilities
• puritans vicious denunciation of his methods
• his 1737 book, a faithful narrative of the surprising work of god
• a reputation for being \almost angelical\ in appearance

question 16
which of the following most identify what quakers did after persecution by the english

• penn established aggressive relationships with the lenni lenape
• most went to pennsylvania, where penn offered 50 acres and the most religious freedom at the time
• quakers took in the sun in barbados

Explanation:

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Step 1: Analyze the first question

The first question asks: "What made George Whitefield such a successful evangelical preacher in New England in the 1740s?"

Let's evaluate the options:

• His claims of faith-healing abilities: Whitefield was known for his powerful, emotional preaching style and message of rebirth, not primarily as a faith healer.
• Puritans' vicious denunciation of his methods: While some traditional clergy (the "Old Lights") opposed his theatrical and emotional style, the controversy and denunciation by established religious authorities actually heightened public curiosity and drew massive crowds to his outdoor sermons.
• *His 1737 book, A Faithful Narrative of the Surprising Work of God***: This book was written by Jonathan Edwards, not George Whitefield.
• A reputation for being "almost angelical" in appearance: Whitefield actually suffered from a noticeable squint (strabismus), which led detractors to mockingly call him "Dr. Squintum." He was not famous for an angelical physical appearance.

Therefore, the opposition and denunciation by traditional Puritan ministers served to publicize his meetings and fuel his popularity among the common people.

Step 2: Analyze the second question (Question 16)

The second question asks: "Which of the following most identify what Quakers did after persecution by the English"

Let's evaluate the options:

• Penn established aggressive relationships with the Lenni Lenape: This is incorrect. William Penn is famous for establishing peaceful, respectful, and cooperative relationships with the local Native Americans (the Lenni Lenape).
• Most went to Pennsylvania, where Penn offered 50 acres and the most religious freedom at the time: This is historically accurate. William Penn founded Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers and other persecuted religious groups, offering generous land grants and unprecedented religious tolerance.
• Quakers took in the sun in Barbados: While some Quakers did migrate to various Caribbean islands, this is not the primary historical significance or correct description of their major migration and settlement pattern following English persecution.

Answer:

1. First Question: Puritans' vicious denunciation of his methods
2. Question 16: Most went to Pennsylvania, where Penn offered 50 acres and the most religious freedom at the time