First Great Awakening
What was the Great Awakening
Period of heightened religious or spiritual fervor, increased interest in faith, emphasizing emotional religious experiences and a personal connection with God.
In what time period did the Second Great Awakening occur?
The Second Great Awakening took place primarily in the early to mid-19th century, with its influence extending across the United States. Feel free to ask more questions if you have them!
Why were women thought of as inferior in the workforce?
Society held onto traditional gender roles and belief that women were better suited for domestic duties.
Name a main grievances of the American colonist against British rule.
*Taxation without representation *trade restrictions *presence of British troops in the colonies.
What were the main Economic activities that New England, middle colonies and southern colonies develop?
Trade, shipbuilding, agriculture, tobacco plantation, cotton plantation.
Who is consider the most famous figure related to the First Great Awakening and why is he important?
Jonathan Edwards:prominent American preacher and theologian in the 18th century, Edwards delivered the famous sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," which is emblematic of the fiery and emotional style of preaching during the awakening.
Who was a prominent figure in the Second Great Awakening?
Charles Finney was a prominent figure known for his enthusiastic preaching during the Second Great Awakening.
Why was the women’s labor movement important in achieving equality in the workplace?
Fought for equal rights, fair treatment, address issues of low wages, unsafe working conditions.
What role did George Washington and Thomas Jefferson play in the revolution?
Washington led continental army. Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independenc.
Name 3 significant challenges face by the early colonist?
Harsh winters, Native American conflicts, economic struggle.
How did the Enlightenment and Great Awakening impact American though?
The Enlightenment encouraged reason and individual rights, shaping thoughts on government. The Great Awakening emphasized personal religious experience, impacting how people practiced and viewed religion. Both influenced the foundation of the United States, affecting ideas about governance and individual freedoms.
What role did camp meetings play during the Second Great Awakening?
Camp meetings were large outdoor gatherings where people gathered for extended periods of religious worship, preaching, and communal experience. They were a hallmark of the Second Great Awakening.
What impact does the women’s suffrage movement have in society today?
Women now have a voice in shaping policies and electing leaders, in political decision making and advocate for their rights.
In what aspect did the American revolution influence the creation of the Constitution?
The emphasis of individual rights and the need for effective government.
What is the role of the senate? And what is the role of the House of Representative?
Creation and approval of laws, approval of budgets and regulate commerce, confirm presidential appointments and treaties.
How did people change their lives during the First Great Awakening?
Many individuals experienced a heightened sense of spirituality and a personal connection with God. This led to a renewed commitment to religious practices, such as prayer and attending church. There was an increased emphasis on emotional religious experiences and a focus on individual salvation.
How did the Second Great Awakening impact social reform movements?
The awakening inspired various social reform movements, including those advocating for abolition, women's rights, and temperance, as people sought to live out their religious convictions through societal change.
Name the strategies used by women when advocating for their rights (2 at least)
1) Peaceful protest 2) engaging in civil disobedience 3) holding public demonstration 4)Use of speech and petitions.
What did the Treaty of Paris (1783) set in the Unites States?
Recognize the independence of the United States, established new boundaries and granted fishing rights to the Americans.
Based on John C. Calhoun’s speech: What were his intentions when speaking his ideologies?
Defend his ideas on states rights and slavery, to protect the southern economy.
How did the Great Awakening contributed to the separation of church and state in America?
The Great Awakening encouraged diverse religious beliefs and individual autonomy, making it challenging to establish a single, state-supported religion. This diversity contributed to the idea of keeping religion separate from government in the United States.
In what ways did the economic and social changes during the early 19th century in the United States contribute to the conditions that fueled the Second Great Awakening?
The economic and social changes, such as urbanization and the market revolution, disrupted traditional social structures and created a sense of uncertainty. The Second Great Awakening emerged partly as a response to these changes, offering individuals a sense of stability and purpose through intense religious experiences and communal gatherings.
Name a movements that opposed to the women’s suffrage movements?
1) conservative political parties. 2) Anti-suffrage organizations. 3) women who believed that a women’s place was at home.
How did the ideas of liberty and equality expressed in the Declaration of Independence influence the formation of the new American government after the Revolutionary War?
By inspiring the creation of the U.S. Constitution, which aimed to protect individual rights and establish a balanced system of government. The emphasis on equality under the law and securing liberty shaped the foundational principles of the United States.
What were the origins of paternalism in slave society?
Idea that slave owners had a duty to care for and control their enslaved people, they saw themselves as father figures responsible for guidance of their slaves.