Ben Franklin
SSUSH2b Identify Benjamin Franklin as a symbol of social
mobility and individualism.Ben Franklin
Enlightenment in AmericaMajor influence on colonists.One reason
the colonists could readPuritans & others importance of reading
the BibleLiteracy rates 85% of men, 50% of womenBy far the highest
in the worldNew colleges Harvard, Yale, William and Mary
Example - Benjamin Franklin Intellectually inquisitive - Wanted
to understand everything.
IndividualismIndividualism is all about taking care of yourself;
it is the belief and practice that every person is unique and
self-reliant. A belief in individualism also implies that you
believe that the government should bud out of your individual
affairs.Social mobilitySocial mobility is a persons movement over
time from one class to another.Ben FranklinPublished Poor Richards
Almanac (1732-57)
Almanac combination calendar, astrological guide, and medical
and farming tipsPromoted useful, practical, and diverse
knowledgeBrought Enlightenment ideas to the common people
Inventor, scientist, philosopher, politician.TaskLook at the 2
primary source excerpts and determine if Franklin is referring to
individualism or social mobility. Support your answer with
evidence. DefineMediocrity PrevailsPatronageSecurelyProfits
Industry
Information to Those Who Would Remove to America B. Franklin
1782The Truth is, that though there are in that Country few People
so miserable as the Poor of Europe, there are also very few that in
Europe would be called rich; it is rather a general happy
Mediocrity that prevails. they have no need of the Patronage of
Great Men; and every one will enjoy securely the Profits of his
Industry.DefinePovertyObscurityAffluenceReputation
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin- Benjamin Franklin writes
to his son William: I emerged from the poverty and obscurity in
which I was born and bred, to a state of affluence and some degree
of reputation in the world. Exit Quiz 1.) Which of the following
would NOT likely be included in an almanac?Weather forecastsBible
versesAstrological calendarMedical advice
2.) How is Benjamin Franklin a symbol of individualism and
social mobility?SSUSH2c Explain the significance of the Great
Awakening.The Great AwakeningDecline of ReligionEarly 1700s only
1/5 Northerners belonged to a Church & only 1/15
Southerners.Increasing tolerance Enlightenment conflicts with
predestinationHumans were not just Gods pawns; they had choice
Deism - a belief in God based on reason rather than revelation and
involving the view that God has set the universe in motion but does
not interfere with how it runs.Ben Franklin major proponentGreat
AwakeningChurches would welcome anyoneEven without evidence of
conversionCondemned establishment church officialsCalled for piety
and purity.Appealed to emotions; abandoned spiritual coldnessFire
and brimstoneBased on fear and hopeJonathan Edwards Sinners in the
Hands in an Angry God
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPyTvE2iQbE)Great Awakening
(cont)Jonathan Edwards Sinners in the Hands in an Angry God
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPyTvE2iQbE)
In your notes, write at least 5 images/pictures that Edwards
uses.Also, write any strong emotions you feel at any point
throughout the sermon (at least 5).Great Awakening (cont)
Travelling revivalists
One of the first national events in American history
Converted many slaves to ChristianitySome whites and blacks
worshipped togetherGreat Awakening (cont)Number of churches more
than doubled from 1740-1780BUT the colonial population nearly
tripled in this time period
Biggest impact young peopleExit Quiz3.) With which of the
following statements would a Deist be most likely to agree?God has
chosen some people to go to Heaven, and others to go to hell.God
does not exist.Organized religion cannot explain God.We can
understand God by reading the Bible directly.
4.) Define the Great Awakening.
5.) Who wrote Poor Richards Almanac?
