The Great Awakening

It began in New England

Jonathan Edwards

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

Individual responsibilty and revivalism

The Great Awakening of the 1740s was a religious revival movement in the American colonies that emphasized personal religious experience and emotional connection with God. It led to the growth of evangelicalism and influenced American culture, politics, and society by emphasizing the individual's relationship with God over traditional doctrine and hierarchy.

Many reforms took place. For instance the insane asylums were reformed and it was looked on as a mental illness, also prison reforms took place as well as educational reforms. Woman had a much bigger role in the second great awakening than in the first; as a result woman became more independent and gained some rights. Feminism began to start up.

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it led to a social reform movement

Northern phase and social activism

Despite the religious differences created by the Great Awakening, this wide spread and popular movement attracted many people of different classes and racism Women sought spiritual renewal around the time of childbirth or when their lives were often at risk

Because it gave people the determination to better their lives and improve society as a whole

Madame Ratignolle represents the ideal "mother-woman". Edna's character is supposed to, by society's standards at that time, be more like Mme Ratignolle. Ratignolle is a devoted wife and mother. It seems as if her sole existence is meant simply for taking care of her household and for worshiping her husband and children. She serves as the exact opposite model of Mademoiselle Reisz. Reisz is single and selfish in the fact that she lives for no one but herself and focuses solely on her own artistic interests. Edna sits in the middle of the spectrum between the two figures. At the beginning of the novel, Edna is closer to Ratignolle's side of the spectrum, but as she struggles with her awakening, she tries to draw herself close to Mlle Reisz's side. Eventually, she realizes she is not strong enough to do so, but is still too strong to allow herself to succumb once again to society's standards. She was never able to attain and sustain the traits that would make her more similar to Mademoiselle Reisz, but she never again wanted to take on the traits of Madame Ratignolle

The colonist began to believe that God did not pick the king like they were originally taught. It always allowed them to believe that they had "natural rights" that the kings could not take away.

The Second Great Awakening pitted 'old-light' traditional believers against the beliefs of 'new-light' believers who focused on spirtual and emotional experiences.

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The Great Awakening was a historically and religiously significant event.

George Whitefield

During the Second Great Awakening women converted at a higher rate than the men. These women held roles in the church providing assistance to sinners through their conversion process and helped to relay testimonials to others about their conversion.

It broke down sectional boundaries and created a greater sense of common American identity.

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The causes and effects of the Great Awakening are subjective and thus various historians will offer different theories. To begin with, there are technically four Great Awakenings--one in the mid 18th century, one in the beginning of the 19th century, one towards the end of the 19th century, and one in the 20th century (1960's-70's). The First Great Awakening is probably the one you are referring to, as it is the most commonly referred to by that name.

There are a number of theories behind the causes of the First Great Awakening--and naturally, all of them are subjective and debateable. The most important factors that I believe must be considered when discussing its causes relate directly to the environment, tone and lifestyle in the colonies during early 18th century and the events leading up to it. Religious persecution has a long powerful history in Europe and many colonists in the 18th century had hardly forgotten this--in fact, many cite it as one of the reasons for their colonization in the first place (again this is highly debateable). In addition to this, Europe was still technically experienceing The Enlightenment--and colonists had been exposed to a number of new ideas, philosophys, beliefs, etc. This "think for yourself" impact combined with a bad taste left over from all of Europe's religious turmoil (Protestants vs. Catholics for example) most definetly left a religious void in the colonists. Essentially, religion in the colonies stagnated, and it was this lull that opened the door for a new sensationalist movement. It should be noted, of course, that the First Great Awakening wasn't so much of a widespread occurance as it was something that began at the grassroots and popped up in various towns at various times.

In addition to Europe's lasting impact on the colonists, one must take into consideration daily life in the colonies. While "boredom" isn't exactly a sufficient cause, it certainly must be taken into consideration. We must remember that the colonies were young and new American culture had yet to manifest in areas such as arts, humanities and entertainment. Days were long and labor heavy, and America was still very much an alien world. When you consider the nature of the Great Awakening--it's most significant feature being the sensationalism, "fire and brimstone" excitement that occurred at a very personal and very physical level--it is easy to see how something as exciting as this could take lackluster towns by storm. If you haven't already, read some of the sermons from the period (Jonathan Edwards' is among the most famous).

The effects of the Great Awakening are equally debateable. One that I particularly feel is important is that religion reached a more personal level--God was not merely an authoritative voice in the scripture, but was pulsating through the bodies of "touched individuals"--making religion an extremely personal experience. In addition to this, I believe that, in some way or another the importance of public speaking and exciting religious literature reached a new level in the colonies. The Great Awakening opened the door for creativity in the religious realm.

Many historians also claim a connection between the Great Awakening and the American Revolution, which followed shortly after. More than anything, I believe the Great Awakening was a uniquly "American" experience and one of the first examples of the newly emerging culture--a culture that, as it became more and more pronounced, helped signify and draw attention to the growing changes between the colonists and Great Britain.

Baptists

The Great Awakening was a series of religious revivals that happened across the American colonies. Various groups opposed it, such as a group led by Charles Chauncy.

One result of the great awakening was about the religions. It is in those times where Christianity attempts to awaken people and gives the result of religious tolerance among people.

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