second great awakening (jan 1, 1790 – jan 1, 1826)

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The Second Great Awakening (early 1800s) was caused by a desire for religious revival and reform in the U.S. in the face of growing secularism. The immediate effect was a surge in religious conversions and the rise of various social reform movements, such as abolitionism and women’s rights. This connects to American Identity, as it helped to define American religious life and contributed to a sense of moral responsibility. It represents change, as it led to a shift in American religious practices and inspired significant social reforms.

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