Chapter+5

Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution (1700-1775)
 * Colonial America was a melting pot.
 * 1775---
 * Germans- 6% of population. Influenced religion (Lutheran).
 * Scots-Irish- 7% of population. Whiskery distilling.
 * Africans- 19% of population. Slavery.
 * The rest of the population consisted of Irish, Dutch, Swedes, Jews, Swiss, Welsh, and more.
 * Laid foundations of our new multicolored American national identity.
 * Ordered class become popular and the orphan rate rose.
 * 1765- First medical school was established.
 * Epidemic was highly feared.
 * Agriculture was the leading industry. Involved 90% of the people.
 * In the 1700s roads stated connecting major cities.
 * Postal system was established in the mid-1700s.
 * Two main churches, Congregational and Anglican.
 * Great Awakening (1730s to 1740s).
 * Education flourished and many schools were built.
 * 1744- Printed books were introduced and libraries were founded.
 * News papers were created as well.
 * 1775 eight colonies had royal governors. Almost every colony had a two-house legislative body.
 * County government remained rule in the south.
 * American ate more meat than in the Old World. Had poorly heated homes. Fait candle light. Like social gatherings. Holidays were celebrated everywhere.
 * North America looked like a patchwork quilt.