1. To describe the basic principles of Puritanism. 2. To examine the role of religion in 18th-century New England. 3. To consider the causes and effects of the Great Awakening. 4. To trace the career of Reverend Joseph Bellamy and examine his role as a religious leader in New England during and after the Great Awakening. 5. To conduct research on prominent historical figures in their own community.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Puritanism and Religion in 18th-Century New England
2. The Great Awakening: Causes and Effects
3. Reverend Joseph Bellamy and Local Historical Research