8.11 First Great Awakening

​8.11 Describe the significance of the First Great Awakening, including its role in unifying the colonies and the growth of religious tolerance.

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2. 8.11 The Great Awakening

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​The First Great Awakening began as a response to the Enlightenment. Many people felt like people were placing too much of an emphasis on science & reasoning and had been abandoning their faith.

Open Ended

What did The Enlightenment emphasize?

Multiple Choice

Who was credited with preaching the first sermon of the Great Awakening?

• George Whitefield

• Jonathan Edwards

• John Wesley

• Charles Wesley

​He wanted to restore religious fervor. Whitefield urged people to experience a "new birth" (a need to be reborn).

Open Ended

What famous founding father was convinced to give all of his money as an offering during one of George Whitefield's sermons?

Multiple Choice

What Christian denomination was founded by John and Charles Wesley?

• Society of Friends

• Baptist

• Methodist

• Presbyterian

​The idea of predestination was a key argument during the Great Awakening between Calvinists & Arminians.

Open Ended

What is the difference between a Calvinist and a Arminian?

Open Ended

Turn to your shoulder partner and discuss: What made the "Old Lights

​****Both the Enlightenment AND the Great Awakening created the environment in which the American Revolution would take place. Both fostered a feeling of colonial unity, both promoted dissent from the status quo, & both emphasized the power and right of individual decision making.

​As we read, make sure you are paying attention to why Jonathan Edwards argues that God is angry.

​​"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

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​Using the primary source, let's investigate Jonathan Edwards' sermon further. You need to use text evidence to answer the questions.

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

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