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The Great Awakening was a period of time when Americans began to reconnect with religion and it created a sense of unity among Americans. It eventually led to ideas of the revolution and becoming independent.

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Hoe did the second great awakening impact African Americans?

The second great Awakening initiated the reform known as abolitionism. The preachers condemned slavery and encouraged all of their supporters to condemn it as well.


In what ways did the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening prompt Americans to challenge traditional sources of authority?

The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening prompted Americans to challenge traditional sources of authority. These movements showed citizens the how to reason and think for themselves, instead of just following authority. They felt that people should follow the way of Jesus instead of blindly following the current leaders in authority.


Why was the great awakening so important to colonial America?

The Great Awakening was important,because it was when religious freedom was there


Did the concept of protected rights begin with the great awakening?

The concept of protected rights did not begin with the Great Awakening, but the movement contributed to its development. The Great Awakening, a religious revival in the 18th century, emphasized individual conscience and personal rights, which influenced emerging ideas about personal liberties and governance. These ideas later found expression in political movements, such as the American Revolution, leading to the formulation of concepts like natural rights and constitutional protections. Thus, while the Great Awakening played a role in shaping attitudes towards rights, it was part of a broader historical context.


Which you think had a greater impact colonial government -the passage of the English bll of rights or the great awakening?

the great awakening

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What was and continues to be influenced by the beliefs and practices of the Great Awakening?

What was and continues to be influenced by the beliefs of the Great Awakening


Who Influenced the Great Awakening?

George Whitefield


What was the great awakening and why was it important for the colonies?

The Great Awakening was a religious movement. It was important for the colonies because it influenced them.


How did the great awakening affect women Native Americans and Africans Americans?

yes it did


How did the great awakening and the enlightenment affect the colonies?

The First Great Awakening led to changes in Americans' understanding of God, themselves, the world around them, and religion.


What was the second great awakening?

The second great awakening was a religious revival in America. There were camp meetings. The abolitionist movement and the temperance movement were influenced by the Second Great Awakening.


What Seneca prophet was directly influenced by the Second Great Awakening?

The Seneca prophet that was directly influenced by the Second Great Awakening was the prophet Handsome Lake. He was an Iroquois religious leader who became obsessed with witch hunting.


How did the Great Awakening and the Enlightenment affect the colonial?

The First Great Awakening led to changes in Americans' understanding of God, themselves, the world around them, and religion.


How did the Great Awakening challenge social political traditions?

One result of the Great Awakening was to unify 4/5ths of Americans in a common understanding of the Christian faith.


Which of the following was and continues to be influenced by the beliefs and practices of the Great Awakening?

United States politics


Which group would have been most influenced by the First Great Awakening?

American revolutionists


How were the ideas of the great awakening influenced by the ideas of the enlightenment?

The Great Awakening was influenced by Enlightenment ideas such as individualism, freedom of expression, and the importance of personal religious experience. The emphasis on individual interpretation of religious texts and the rejection of religious authority during the Great Awakening were in line with Enlightenment principles of questioning traditional institutions and seeking personal truth.