What are some advantages for the U.S? oIn area, the U.S is the 4th largest nation in the world. oU.S ranges from the Arctic (Alaska) to the Tropics (Hawaii) oU.S is a major producer of oil, natural gas, coal, and other minerals needed in modern industries oU.S has a relatively low pop. Density oU.S has also benefited from sharing borders with relatively friendly neighbors (Canada and Mexico) oU.S …showed first 75 words of 1045 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1045 total…oJonathan Edwards preached many sermons condemning materistic path of the colonies "sinners in the lands of Angry god" oSplits in the Puritan community emerged, Calvinists vs. non Calvinists The Age of Enlightment oNew ideas about politics and our roles in society were introduced oBenjamin Franklin was Americas most enlightened philosopher oLiteracy rates increased as people sought to understanding the ideas promulgated by philosophers like Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu oNew inventions were invented oAmerican rev. took place