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    THE COMPARISON OF THE FIRST AND SECOND GREAT AWAKENING Comparison of the First and Second Great Awakening There are many factors that triggered the religious revivals known as the Great Awakenings. These awakenings encouraged citizens to partake in religious ceremonies and activities. Some agreed and joined the bandwagon‚ some refused. The awakenings had aspects that resulted in great long term benefits in government‚ education‚ and society. During the 1730s

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    The Enlightenment was a period of time which took place during the seventeenth and eighteenth century that saw a tremendous transformation in the thought process of western civilization and the advancement of several scholarly fields such as philosophy‚ medicine‚ and physics. Although commonly related to England‚ the Enlightenment played a huge role in the development of other societies‚ especially the colonies of North America. Some of the most important values of the Enlightenment included the

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    The American Government too‚ was influenced tremendously by the Enlightenment. Enlightenment beliefs that influenced the American Government are separation of powers‚ checks and balances‚ and limited government. The American Government created was a limited government‚ which means governmental power is restricted by law‚ which is usually kept in a written Constitution. This type of government was special because governmental power was generally unrestricted(absolute monarchies) and the responsibilities

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    Game Sense Challenges Traditional Coaching In Elite Rugby Union Coaches; Interpretation and Use of Game Sense in New Zealand‚ John R. Evans claims that Game Sense represent a very significant change in coaching at the most elite level of rugby in New Zealand and one that has filtered down through all levels of rugby‚ which that might be seen to have validated by the All Black’s victory in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Game Sense is a variation of Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) developed

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    The Age of Enlightenment (or Age of Reason) was a cultural movement of intellectuals occurring from about 1600-1800 in Europe emphasizing reason and individualism rather than tradition. Its purpose was to better society using reason‚ to challenge ideas and possibly go against ones that society had made tradition and faith‚ and to increase knowledge using the scientific method. It promoted scientific thought‚ skepticism‚ and intellectual interchange. Enlightenment thinkers opposed superstition and

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    Samson Adediran Study Sources C‚ E and G. To what extent does Source G challenge the ‘angel in the house’ described in Source C and E? Source G strongly challenges the ‘angel in the house’ ideology expressed in the sources C and E. Source G states “trained themselves so as to consider whatever they do as not of such value to the world as others”. This shows that ‘Florence Nightingale’ undermines the roles of women during that era and their domestic duties it suggest the ‘angel in the house’

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    was extremely strict on their teachings and influence in society. But in the early 19th century in the United States of America‚ a religious revival was founded by Protestants – the Second Great Awakening‚ although it began around 1790‚ the Second Great Awakening gained power by 1800. The Second Great Awakening is a revival movement that encourages people to find salvation and improve society. The church leaders preaching touched the hearts and minds of many people‚ including the people who do not

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    Hungreder History G Period 12/5/11 DBQ: Part B - Question 3 The Second Great Awakening was a religious revival that occurred in the United States beginnig in the early-mid nineteenth century and lasted until the end of the nineteenth century. While it occurred in all parts of the United States‚ it was especially strong in the Northeast and the Midwest. The Second Great Awakening implemented an important impact on American religious history. During this time period‚ the numerical strength of the

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    The urban industrial period mainly focused on factory production. The vision of the family became loving and place of emotionally content; due to this‚ nuclear families were became the norm within society. It was perceived that the only way they could reach their full potential if they had children and raised them properly; motherhood was greatly praised and ideal within women. Although by the 20th century 5% worked if they didn’t have a husband to support them. This caused the role of men to be

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    History The Enlightenment: 1700-1789 Chapter Overview European politics‚ philosophy‚ science and communications were radically reoriented during the course of the "long 18th century" as part of a movement referred to by its participants as the Age of Reason‚ or simply the Enlightenment. Enlightenment thinkers in Britain‚ in France and throughout Europe questioned traditional authority and embraced the notion that humanity could be improved through rational change. The Enlightenment produced numerous

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