The Great Awakening (1 janv. 1740 – 1 janv. 1770)
Description:
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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