Explain the context of the great awakening

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Primary Source Analysis

Read the following primary document excerpt from Yawp: Jonathan Edwards Revives Enfield, Connecticut, 1741

1. We know the author was Edwards. But who, exactly, was he. What do we need to know about him before we read the document? How does this help us understand the document? After answering these questions, provide a footnote citation in course style for where you found this information in the assigned course materials.

2. What is he saying in the document? Here a brief synopsis in one-two sentences and some bullet points will work.

3. Who is his audience? Who do you think he is writing this sermon for?

4. What does he want his audience to do with this information? What action is he expecting?

5. How would you cite this primary source in the course style?

Secondary Source Evidence

If you were planning on writing an historical essay about the mature colonial society, having primary sources as evidence is a must. But you must also analyze and place within the historical context. For this you will use secondary source information/evidence.

6. Go to the Unit 1 course materials and find some evidence that will help you explain the context of the great awakening. Write two-three sentences in words that defines and explains this evidence. Then provide the footnote citation for this evidence in course style.

7. Go to the Unit 1 course materials and find a second source with evidence that will help you explain the context of the great awakening. Write two-three sentences in words that defines and explains this evidence. Then provide the footnote citation for this evidence in course style.

8. Go to the Unit 1 course materials and find and find a third source with evidence that will help you explain the context of the great awakening. Write two-three sentences in words that defines and explains this evidence. Then provide the footnote citation for this evidence in course style.

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