First Great Awakening (jan 1, 1730 – jan 1, 1740)
Description:
[~1730 - 1740]Religious Revival
Effects:
- 1st mass movement
- challenges traditional values
George Whitefield
- charismatic preacher who attracted huge crowds
Supporters were called "New Lights"
Opposers were called "Old Lights"
Old VS New Lights
- Impacts local politics
- Disestablishment of Church
- Democratic spirit
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1730
jan 1, 1740
~ 10 years