The Great Awakening (1 Jan 1740 Jahr – 1 Jan 1770 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

Rise in evangelicalism

Causes:
-Slackers
-People of plenty (Americans were very wealthy)
-Old churches lacked vitality

Jonathan Edwards - America's Great Awakening Minister

America becoming more accustomed to free will (people were no longer under the strict rule of God)

Importance of INDIVIDUALISM
-First inkling that America coming together

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