Changes in Society
Revival meetings sparked the growth of this movement against alcohol consumption.
What is the temperance movement?
Known as the “Father of Revivalism,” he was known for emotional, direct sermons.
Who is Charles Finney?
Charles Finney taught that people had this ability to make their own ethical decisions in salvation.
What is moral agency?
This New York area was named because of its repeated waves of religious revivals.
What is the Burned-Over District?
These gatherings, where people shared their religious experiences, were vital to the Awakening.
What are testimonials?
Revivalist ideals inspired people to support this movement against slavery.
What is abolition?
The founder of Mormonism, he claimed to have seen visions leading to a new religion.
Who is Joseph Smith?
The belief that one's destiny is not fixed, allowing them to choose salvation.
What is free will?
Large outdoor gatherings where thousands gathered to hear preachers during the Awakening.
What are camp meetings?
Preachers used these emotional appeals to encourage congregation members to join the faith.
What are invitation calls?
Many revival supporters were early activists in this women-centered movement.
What is women’s rights?
A preacher who began frontier revivals in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Who is James McGready?
The belief that people could achieve sinless lives through dedication and faith.
What is perfectionism?
The largest and most famous camp meeting of the Second Great Awakening
What is Cane Ridge?
This term refers to the belief in individual spiritual experiences that lead to personal faith.
What is personal salvation?
The Awakening led people to believe society could reach this “ideal state” through reform.
What is a "perfect society"?
This preacher’s Cane Ridge Revival inspired mass conversions in the West.
Who is Barton Stone?
Revivalists rejected this doctrine that salvation was pre-decided.
What is predestination?
Revival preachers, called by this name, traveled long distances to preach on horseback.
Who are circuit riders?
This revivalist idea suggests that God desires everyone to experience grace and forgiveness.
What is universal salvation?
Revival teachings influenced this later movement for racial equality and social justice.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
This preacher focused on the importance of free will and helped shape revival methods.
Who is Asahel Nettleton?
Preachers often called for this life-altering experience, signaling a person’s new faith.
What is conversion?
This state became a hub of revival activity in the early 1800s, with thousands converting.
What is Kentucky?
This term describes a deep emotional experience that signifies a personal awakening to faith.
What is spiritual awakening?