Second Great Awakening

George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards gave sermons about

• the existence of many gods.

• helplessness and sinfulness of humankind.

• importance of government.

• importance of other religions.

Who was Jonathan Edwards?

• A Preacher of the Great Awakening: emphasized spiritual rebirth

• A Preacher of the Great Awakening: emphasized helping others and good samaritanism.

• A businessman, writer, inventor, and scientist of the Enlightenment.

• An English philosopher and political thinker: inspired Thomas Jefferson

Who was George Whitefield?

• An English philosopher and political thinker: inspired Thomas Jefferson

• A businessman, writer, inventor, and scientist of the Enlightenment.

• A Preacher of the Great Awakening: emphasized helping others and good samaritanism.

• A Preacher of the Great Awakening: emphasized spiritual rebirth

What was the Great Awakening?

• The exact moment when people wake up after a long period sleeping through out the months of winter

• A religious revival in the 13 colonies that emphasized salvation from damnation by repenting for your sins

• An intellectual movement that began in Europe which focused on science, reason, and logic

• A time of superstitious beliefs and myths

True or false: Jonathan Edwards was a preacher who gave the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God."

• True

• False

This was a time of renewed vigor for religious feelings.

• Renaissance

• Enlightenment

• Second Great Awakening

• Revival Movement

Which of the following represents the best definition of The Second Great Awakening?

• Salvation can only be achieved through a personal belief in Jesus Christ in some cases.

• People demonstrate true faith by leading a transformed life and by performing good deeds.

• Religion is the only way to solve the world's problems.

• The idea of including all people in the religious experience, not just rich people.

When did the Second Great Awakening start?

• 1600's

• 1800's

• 1700's

• 1900's

Religious movement that led to social reforms

• Temperance

• 2nd Great Awakening

• Suffrage

• Transcendentalism

Both the 1st and 2nd Great Awakening resulted in...

• An end of Catholicism in the United States

• An increased enthusiasm towards religion

• A new god-centered nation being created in the west

• An increase in immigrants from outside of Europe