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    Second Great Awakening

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    The Second Great Awakening was a revival movement that had occurred in the 1730s with the goal of creating a Protestant creed that would maintain the idea of Christian community in a period of rapid individualism and competition. As our book mentions‚ the Second Great Awakening was “one of the most momentous episodes in the history of American religious. This tidal wave of spiritual fervor left in its wake countless converted souls‚ many shattered and reorganized church‚ and numerous new sects. It

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    An 18th century Plantation Society What is a Plantation Society? The plantation society was one which was highly stratified socially and economically. This meant that based on one’s race they were being seen differently on the plantation. That is‚ the whites were the superiors and the blacks were the inferiors Monoculture: One Crop Economy Dependence was centered on a mono crop. Meaning that life on the plantation was centered around the cultivation of sugar cane. Social Structure (stratification)

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    espresso islands of the Caribbean. By the mid-eighteenth century‚ the British North American colonies were entrenched settlements‚ firmly tied into Atlantic and Caribbean exchanging systems. Albeit religious convictions gave the inspiration to numerous settlers‚ others likewise saw the colonies as a chance to claim their own land‚ work for themselves or discover their fortune. From fish and hides to tobacco and timber‚ it appeared that great riches could be produced using securing selective commercial

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    confusion and the loss of a stable world view many Europeans also resorted to using various women that were perceived as defying patriarchal norms or being an economic burden as scapegoats. A previously popular book which later became infamous‚ “Malleus Mallificarum‚” serves as a prime example of this phenomenon. All in all‚ social and economic tensions reached their climax in allowing the mass abuses that are known as the witch trials of early modern Europe. Two key events took place that led up to

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    Women’s Rights Pride and Prejudice gives us a good look into the life of women of the 18th century England. Here we’ll take an in depth look of women few social rights including Gossip‚ marriage‚ and family. Gossip for women in the 18th century was very important. Because most women could not do much as it was‚ it was one of the few things they had for themselves. To be honest women would most likely be convicted of a crime if they ever talked about the wrong person the wrong way. (Maybe even

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    Other activists began to create democratic reforms as well‚ fighting to reinforce the ideals the nation so actively prides itself in. Many however‚ did not take part in these reforms‚ insisting that the old ways were the best ways. The Second Great Awakening was the push that brought on these reform movements. Beginning in New England‚ in the late 1790s‚ and later spreading

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    during the time period from the early 15th century to the early 18th century. This is made obvious in opening sentence in source 1 (secondary) However‚ slavery didn’t end in the whole United States until Abraham Lincolns emancipation proclamation that took effect on January 1st 1863. Online source‚ – East of England Broadband Network and MLA East of England 2009 (secondary)‚ explicitly states that‚ Africa from the early 15th century towards the 18th century was enslaved by the Europeans and Americans

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    How were plantations organised to maximise self sufficience On a typical 18th century sugar plantation‚ self- sufficiency was promoted by the workers‚ fuel‚ water source‚ sugar works yard and sugar being on the plantation. The plantation was divided into three. One division was Cane Field and Cash Crops. Another was for WoodLands to provide timber for fuel to heat the boilers and for contsruction. The third was for farming to produces as much as possible for all who lived on the plantation

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    In the early 18th century‚ women were seen as trophies or devoted housewives‚ they were seen but not heard‚ submissive‚ and conservative. A dramatic change was made in the late 18th century‚ women became sexual objects due to their risqué acts‚ courageous persona‚ and seductive wardrobes. Seeking for equality‚ women wanted to prove to men that they were more than just a pretty face‚ but could be witty and have intelligence. Provocative roles led to stepping stones in bigger careers and ultimately

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    18th Century Slave Trade

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    During the late 17th century slave trade played a dominant part in strengthening economies all over the world. As the world acknowledged the fact that slavery was a necessary part of life due to the free labor‚ tens and thousands of slaves were involuntarily circumnavigated around the world to countries that had potential to be rich with profitable resources and goods such as sugar and silver. One such group of slaves traveled from Africa to the Caribbean Islands.  As they arrived to the islands

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