The Second Great Awakening In The 19th Century

In early 19th century, the Second Great Awakening was not just a powerful religious movement but also a tool where women can strengthen their role in religion and ultimately society. Countless people were converted and many churches were changed and revived. Unlike the First Great Awakening, the Second Great Awakening influence prison reform, the women rights movement, and advancement in literature. The Reverend Charles Grandison Finney, the leader of the Second Great Awakening, became a national celebrity by preaching in upstate New York. He favored spiritual rebirth, self-improvement, and perfectionism. The Second Great Awakening included greater public roles from white women to even African-American participation in Christianity. It also