Second Great Awakening

What was the Second Great Awakening?

• A Protestant religious revival movement in the United States during the early 19th century.

• A scientific discovery in the field of astronomy

• A political movement in Europe during the 18th century

• A military conflict in Asia during the 20th century

When did the Second Great Awakening take place?

• 1850 to 1900

• 1790 to 1840

• 1600 to 1650

• 1750 to 1800

What were some key characteristics of the Second Great Awakening?

• Focus on individual salvation, emotional worship experiences, revival meetings, emphasis on social reform movements

• Isolation from society

• Intellectual debates

• Focus on community gatherings

Who were some prominent figures associated with the Second Great Awakening?

• Sarah Johnson

• John Smith

• Charles Finney, Lyman Beecher, Barton Stone

• Michael Brown

What role did revivalism play in the Second Great Awakening?

• Resulted in the spread of atheism

• Led to the decline of religious fervor

• Promoted emotional religious experiences, encouraged personal conversion, and fostered social reform movements.

• Encouraged isolation from society

How did the Second Great Awakening impact society at the time?

• The Second Great Awakening impacted society by promoting social reform movements and emphasizing individual responsibility for salvation.

• The Second Great Awakening led to increased government control over religious practices.

• The Second Great Awakening resulted in a decline in social activism.

• The Second Great Awakening focused solely on economic development.

What were some of the social reforms that emerged as a result of the Second Great Awakening?

• Military expansion, technological advancements, economic growth

• Industrialization, urbanization, globalization

• Abolitionism, women's rights movements, temperance movements, and education/prison reform

• Environmental conservation, wildlife protection, sustainable development

What was the significance of the camp meetings during the Second Great Awakening?

• Camp meetings were known for their extravagant entertainment shows

• Camp meetings facilitated emotional religious experiences, mass conversions, and social reform movements.

• Camp meetings were organized to promote scientific research

• Camp meetings were primarily focused on political debates

How did the Second Great Awakening influence the spread of different religious denominations?

• The Second Great Awakening encouraged the spread of different religious denominations by promoting individual choice and personal spiritual experiences.

• The Second Great Awakening led to the decline of different religious denominations.

• The Second Great Awakening discouraged the spread of different religious denominations by promoting conformity and uniformity.

• The Second Great Awakening had no impact on the spread of different religious denominations.

What lasting impact did the Second Great Awakening have on American society?

• Stagnation of social reforms

• Closure of educational institutions

• Decrease in religious denominations

• Promoted social reforms, growth of religious denominations, and establishment of new educational institutions.