The Great Awakening The Great Awakening was a watershed event in the life of the American people. Before it was over‚ it had swept the colonies of the Eastern seaboard‚ transforming the social and religious life of land. Although the name is slightly misleading--the Great Awakening was not one continuous revival‚ rather it was several revivals in a variety of locations--it says a great deal about the state of religion in the colonies. For the simple reality is that one cannot be awakened unless
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Ultimately‚ this Enlightenment served to generate a loss of trust in the religious and governmental institutions and an increase in critical thinking and self-reliance among citizens which would lead to a shift in the balance of who controlled the world. (Lectures‚ Enlightenment) (Textbook‚ Chapters 16 & 17) A direct result of the Enlightenment was its destabilization of the French populace’s trust and loyalty in their long-standing
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The economic “market revolution” and the religious “Second Great Awakening” shaped American society after 1815. Both of these developments affected women significantly‚ and contributed to their changing status both inside and outside the home. Throughout time‚ women’s roles and opportunities in the family‚ workplace‚ and society have greatly evolved. Women’s role in the family before 1815 was based around the idea of Republican Motherhood. Republican Motherhood is the idea that children should be
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The Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution are both majorly influential events in history. Both being so influential makes it difficult to choose between the two on‚ which is more responsible for the world we live in today. In my opinion‚ I would have to say that the Industrial revolution would have to be more responsible. The Industrial Revolution influences outweigh the influences of the French Revolution. Although‚ it is hard to say when exactly the Industrial Revolution began‚ most historians
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Political revolutions throughout history have defined the course of nations and sometimes even our own lives.They are often caused by citizens’ deep dissatisfaction with their existing governments. Political revolutions are not just spontaneous events‚ though. They are usually caused by social‚ political and economic problems. For instance‚ the French Revolution that started in 1789 is among the most important revolutions where a society overthrew its government for freedom‚ liberty‚ equality and
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The Great Awakening was when religion was sweeping throughout New England with more conversions and church membership. This spiritual awakening took place from 1735 up until 1745. (Brief Outline Notes on the Great Awakening‚ 1735-45 ) Most of this had taken place within the American Colonies‚ especially New England.(McCormick‚ pars. 9) . The Great Awakening had many causes‚ however the consequences benefitted many. Many people were moving farther and farther away from religion‚ the Great
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The British enlightenment was one of the most important enlightenments that paved the foundation of the modern world we live in today. Often overlooked‚ the British enlightenment set the stage for others and brought new ideas to a new age that were revolutionary to say the least. Some of these reasons as to why the British enlightenment paved the way for the modern world are the fact that British enlightenment thinkers brought in new ideas that changed the way we view the world and how it affects
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Change The Enlightenment movement in Western Europe is one of the most studied movements in history. That being said there are many different ideas about just what the Enlightenment was intended to do. In his book‚ The Intellectual Origins of the French Enlightenment‚ Ira Wade argues that‚ “The Enlightenment did not attempt to develop a new body of teachings‚ though‚ nor did it seek a new dogma. […] It is a manner of thinking [….] It functions in every enterprise in which the human being is engaged
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Written Assignment 2 THE SECOND GREAT AWAKENING AND SOCIAL REFORM MOVEMENTS HIST101‚ American History to 1877 August 12‚ 2012 2 At the conclusion of the Revolutionary War‚ there was a sharp decline of religion within America. America economy was starting to grow stronger and Americans were trying to capitalize‚ focusing more on personal gain rather than spiritual gain. However in the early 19th century Americans began to experience a renewed spiritual interest. This interest developed
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When analyzing the Migration and Settlement of how and why people adapted and transformed to the new social and physical environment can be shown in a number of ways. First‚ vagabonds‚ rogues and other criminals were transformed into become solid citizens. Second‚ the adaptation of farmers in the South and how they transformed their social and physical environment with the purchase of slaves. Finally‚ the religious boom of the Great Awakening and how it transformed many people social and physical
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