Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Origin of Chautauqua in New York State

Origin of Chautauqua in New York State

Scholar Sarah Bell talked about the founding of the Chautauqua, its mission and what attendees could experience while there.

Description

Scholar Sarah Bell talked about the founding of the Chautauqua, its mission and what attendees could experience while there.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Explain the origin of Chautauqua.
  • How did John Vincent and Lewis Miller model the Chautauqua?
  • How did Chautauqua get its name?
  • What were the original intentions of John Vincent and Lewis Miller when they created this experience?
  • Describe the experience attendees had at Chautauqua.

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Evangelistic
    • Methodist
    • Retreat
    • Revivalist

    Topics

    State History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School