- The document discusses the 13 original British colonies in North America, divided into 3 regions: New England, Middle, and Southern colonies.
- The New England colonies were settled mainly by Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom. They focused on subsistence farming, fishing, and lumber industries. The Middle colonies had fertile land and became the "breadbasket" of the colonies. The Southern colonies depended on plantation agriculture and the growing of cash crops like tobacco and rice.
- Key figures discussed include William Penn, who founded Pennsylvania as a place for Quakers to freely practice their religion, and James Oglethorpe, who founded Georgia to protect the other Southern colonies from Spanish and French threats.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
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The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
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MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
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The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
2. Ideal Community What is your ideal community? What makes your ideal community different from your actual community? What types of buildings, things to do, and things do you see in your ideal community? Make a list of these items.
3. Go to page 199. Examine the objects. How are they different from what you might see today? What do you think Benjamin Franklin means by his statement? Go to page 202. Study the timeline.
4. Geography All 13 lay between Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean Divided into 3 regions: the New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies See map pg 177
7. The Big Picture… While Pilgrims are settling in Plymouth, Puritans were growing in England Puritans: group of English Protestants that felt the Church of England followed Roman Catholicism to closely Thrown into jail because of their beliefs Some Puritans decided to leave England to practice religion in peace
8. Open books to pg. 204 Look at the child in the picture. What does she and her surrounding suggest about Puritan households?
9. The Big Picture… Group of wealthy Puritans formed Massachusetts Bay Company King Charles I gave them a charter 1630: Set sail Settled in a part of New England, called Massachusetts Bay Now known as Massachusetts FOUNDED BY PURITANS LOOKING FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
11. John Winthrop Leader of the Puritans Successful lawyer Led Puritans to Massachusetts Bay First settlement named Boston Elected first governor by Puritan men Look at the map on page 205. Find Boston.
14. Geography of New England Hilly Rocky soil Made farming difficult Forests Supplied wood for building homes, fences, tools Rivers Provided fish, transportation Ocean Ports
15. Economy Made living from forest and sea Most lived in villages where everyone could work together as a community, not on farms
16. New England Culture PRODUCTS Subsistence Farming Timber and Ship Building Supplies (Rope, Masts, Tar) Dried Fish Rum and other Manufactured Trade Goods PEOPLE Puritans and Pilgrims who believed in working hard and following strict rules. Merchants, Manufacturers, and Lawyers.
17. “A City upon a hill” Wanted to be example for all the world Population grew from 700 to 20,000 in 10 yrs Males, “free man” signed a covenant Covenant: special promise or agreement Promised his family would live by the rules of the Puritan church Remember: Not freedom of religion, freedom to practice their religion
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20. Puritans Believed success was a result of their belief of God and the Bible Believed in hard work Rich and poor worked regardless Built villages according to plan Page 207 in textbook Why was education important? Why not in Europe?
21. Patriarchy Authoritarian male father figures controlled each household Patriarchal ministers controlled the church congregation and household patriarchs
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25. Activities Banned by the Puritans: Horse Racing, cock-fighting and bear baiting Any gathering of people without permission Drunkenness and swearing Theatre-going, dancing and singing Games and sports on Sundays (including going for a walk) Gambling Many public houses were closed down.
28. Roger Williams New England is growing Some believed Puritans should tolerate others Tolerate: Allowing people to have beliefs different from your own Brought to trial for views, wanted him to change Exiled
30. Rhode Island Roger Williams founded the settlement of Providence in what is now Rhode Island First European colony in the Americas to allow freedom of religion
31. Anne Hutchinson Believed they should pray directly to God Also brought to trial and exiled Traveled South, founded Portsmouth in Rhode Island RI becomes known as the “Sewer” because it is seen by the Puritans as a dumping ground for unbelievers and religious dissenters More liberal than any other colony!
33. Native Americans In New England New England Colonies continue to grow Natives get pushed farther off their land Caused disagreements Metacomet and King Philips War N.A. destroyed 16 towns Captured and killed Family sold into slavery Ended N.A. resistance to colonists
40. READ ALOUD The word was out. All over Europe, people were reading William Penn’s advertisements for a colony called Pennsylvania. Here was a place were “the Air is sweet and clear,” the ads said. Who was William Penn? Could his promise really be believed?
41. William Penn 1681 King Charles II granted land in Middle Colonies to William Penn A Quaker hoping to practice his religion in freedom Came to North America with about 100 others Named area Pennsylvania (Penn’s Woods) Settlement named Philadelphia (means “city of brotherly love” in Greek)
43. Quakers Called themselves the ‘Society of Friends’ Believed that in order to know God, they had only to listen to His voice in their heart No need for ministers “Be plain in clothes, furniture, and food”: Believed people should be treated fairly Against slavery, harsh treatment of N.A. Paid N.A.’s for land, causing peace between them that lasted many years
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45. Geography of middle colonies Go to the map on page 212 Rivers and lakes Used to send lumber, crops, furs to markets Ocean ports Rich farmland Main food growing region in North America People called the Middle Colonies the “breadbasket of the colonies” Why?
46. Many different people Jewish Scott – Irish Africans were not treated equally Many were enslaved German (Pennsylvania Dutch) Built the first Conestoga Wagons Brought a wide variety of skills and trades Blending of people of different cultures
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48. Middle Colonies Culture PRODUCTS Called the Bread Basket Colonies Farmed Wheat, Oat, Barley and Rye. Made homespun products. Traded very little. PEOPLE People from: England, the Netherlands, France, Germany and others. Puritans, Quakers, Anglicans, Catholics, and Jews.
49. Summary questions Who founded the Pennsylvania Colony? What was the Geography of the area like? How were the Middle Colonies different from the New England Colonies? What were the beliefs of the Quakers? What effects did they have on Penn’s colony?
51. The Big Picture Go to page 216. Roman Catholics were also treated badly because of their religion King Charles I of England, gave a charter to start a new colony for Catholics Colony was named Maryland
52. Maryland Controlled by proprietors Proprietors: men who owned all the land and money Founded as a place where Catholics could practice their religion
53. Southern Colonies Grew to Include… North Carolina South Carolina 1732: Georgia Wanted to protect Carolinas from Spanish
54. Georgia &General James Oglethorpe General James Oglethorpe: A wealthy English army general He Examined England's debtors and was shocked by numbers in prison Debtor: a person who owes money Claimed “England would grow rich with her poor abroad!”
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56. Georgia Received a charter from King George II Named new colony Georgia, for King George II King George supported the plan for Georgia because it could protect the Carolinas from the Spanish and French Look in books at map on page 218
57. Geography Warm climate Rich farmland Clay along Appalachian foothills good for corn and tobacco Long growing season Lasts 7 months Grew rice and indigo on large farms Led to successful growing of cash crops Bays and rivers along the coast Helped to import and export goods
58. Southern ColoniesEnvironment & Culture ENVIRONMENT Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains. Long growing season and fertile land. Warm for most of the year PRODUCTS Farmed Tobacco, Rice, Indigo, and Cotton. Trade “cash crops” farmed on Plantations. Purchase manufactured goods.
59. The creek Area already provides farming land for many Had already formed a confederacy to protect their lands First colony of Georgia, Savannah, was located next to Creek village Oglethorpe was given a large piece of land
61. African Americans in Georgia Oglethorpe did not allow slavery Colonists pretend to “rent” A.A.’s from South Carolina 1750: Slavery is well established In 10 years 4x as much slavery 1760: 10,000 people living in Georgia, 4,000 were slaves
62. Summary questions 1. Why was Georgia founded? By whom? 2. Why was Maryland founded? 3. What was the role of A.A.’s in the South? 4. Why did King George support the plan for the colony of Georgia? 5. What was the main source of income for the people of the Southern colonies? Why?