I do feel that the second great awakening did fulfill the three features mentioned. Noll indicates that in a post revolution world “Interest in religion more generally also seemed on the decline” (Noll‚ 2003‚ p. 166). Faith had been waning in the post-revolutionary ear of America. Noll credits this to the concerns of birthing this young nation‚ attacks on old-world Christianity‚ as well as mentioning uncertainty surrounding the disestablishment of the church. He indicated that “Well under 10 percent
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First Great Awakening versus the Second Great Awakening When trying to define the great awakening‚ one would say it’s a period of time that consisted of numerous religious revivals that took place in American colonies during the 18th and 19th century. A revival is an upturn in the state or strength of something. However‚ when talking about the great awakening a revival is used in a spiritual context because it means an escalation in spiritual interest‚ awareness‚ and belief. There are two great
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Although most people only know of the “thirteen original colonies”‚ there were‚ in fact‚ thirty-two English colonies in North America by 1775. However‚ only thirteen of them participated in rebellion. These thirteen settlements shared certain characteristics‚ most prominently of all‚ their rapid population growth. There were 300‚000 people in the New World in 1700‚ but by 1725‚ 2.5 million populated the thirteen colonies; it went from twenty English subjects for every American to only 3 for every
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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 environment. The criminals‚ rogues‚ and vagabonds that were all shipped across the Atlantic as indentured servants came to escape England. In England they were viewed down upon so coming to the New World was a great choice and as
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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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For us to see the significance of the religious revivals known as the “Great Awakening‚” we need to take a brief glance as to what caused it to happen. Going back into the 17th century‚ we will notice that fighting has ceased between political and religious leaders. This is due to the fact that the Church of England has come to establish a State religion. As a result of an establishment of a State religion‚ other religions such as Catholicism‚ Judaism and Puritanism were repressed. While having
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The Great Awakening arose at a time of questioning how an individual’s role manifested itself in religion and society. These ideas were brought about by Henry Thoreau and John Locke during the Enlightenment Era‚ which emphasized reason and logic and it allowed for one to realize the power of the individual and to view the universe in the light of scientific law. In response to the current Enlightenment ideas the Great Awakening went against these current popular beliefs and affirmed that in order
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mid-1700s‚ the Great Awakening revived and reformed religion by creating a new intensely-emotional approach to Church teachings. New Light preachers added a much needed jolt to this religious slump of boring and uninspiring sermons. They rivaled‚ and served as serious competition for the traditional “Old Light” teachers. However‚ was the Great Awakening a key contribution to the American Revolution? I can agree‚ but‚ the true answer is indecisive. Whether the “Awakening” did or did not influence independence
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The Great Awakening Religion had begun to decline in the New World colonies. This was especially evident in the pioneers‚ who had no ministers to teach sermons or perform religious ceremonies. Many felt they were descending into a “primal” or “sinful” life much like that of the Native Americans. These feelings are what led to the beginning of the Great Awakening. There were a few key “players” in the Great Awakening. Jonathan Edwards‚ a minister in Massachusetts‚ was one of these men. He took it
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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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