1. Analyzing Primary Sources “The Great Awakening Comes to Weathersfield: Nathan Cole’s Spiritual Travels (1761)

2. The Great Awakening c. 1700-1775 “The whole world his parish” -- George Whitefield

3. Terms 20 rods: 330 feet 1 rod: 16.5 feet Scaffold: an elevated platform Quarrelling: arguing Countenance: the face, visage

4. Itinerant Preachers: What can we infer from preacher mobility?

5. Themes & Evidence  Generalizations: Categories/Meaning  Whitefield is like an apostle; people are his flock  Excitement to hear Whitefield  Whitefield as a religious leader Specifics Evidence/Short Quote or Paraphrase  “…like one of the Old apostles…many thousands flocking to him…”  “run to my pasture…with all my might fearing that I should be too late to hear him…”  “looked almost angelical…”

6. Preachers and the Great Awakening What is the role of the preacher in the Great Awakening? (How does Cole describe George Whitefield?) Together, with at least two other students, come up with at least four different descriptions that Cole assigns to Whitefield. How does Cole and other farmers react to news of Whitefield’s arrival? Provide at least three different examples. How does Cole describe the scene of people gathering to hear Whitefield? Provide at least four different examples.

7.  Role of Preacher  Example  Cole’s Description of Whitefield  Example  Cole’s (and the town’s) Reaction to news of Whitefield’s arrival  Example  Description of Scene of People Gathering to hear Whitefield  Example

8.  Role of Preacher  “…saw Mr. Whitefield come upon the Scaffold he looked almost angelical” – to have the appearance of a holy man, to bring God’s words to men, women, and children.  Example  Cole’s Description of Whitefield  “a bold, undaunted countenance” – courageous, confident  Example  Cole’s (and the town’s) Reaction to news of Whitefield’s arrival  “…“run to my pasture…with all my might fearing that I should be too late to hear him…”  Example  Description of Scene of People Gathering to hear Whitefield  “…every one pressing forward in great haste…people assembled together” – sense of urgency for salvation; community coming together for religion  Example