No, the religious revivals of the Second Great Awakening also occurred in urban areas, leading to the establishment of new denominations and the spread of evangelical fervor throughout the United States. While the movement did have a significant impact on rural frontier communities, it also reached urban centers and had a wide-reaching influence on American society.
Circuit riders traveled from town to town. They would be the preacher and religious guide on one Sunday a month or six weeks.
Cowboys in the American West primarily followed Christianity, with various denominations like Methodist, Baptist, or Catholic being common. They often relied on it for spiritual guidance and in times of need while out on the frontier.
The new communities adopted new practices
New communities adopted new practices
New communities adopted new practices
New communities adopted new practices
Second Great Awakening
The new communities adopted new practices
the second great awakening
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The Second Great Awakening began on the frontier and swept eastward affecting many areas of American life. It was led mainly by the Baptist and Methodists.
The Great Awakening stirred many, but not all, colonists. The Great Awakening had great effect on the Prebyterian Church in the middle colonies. Traditional and evangelical ideas were in conflict even in these remote frontier regions. Frontier missionary Charles Woodman tried to fight the changes brought about the Great Awakening. (Got this straight from the book) Hope this helps! :)
Communities of people from diverse backgrounds
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