Preachers who wanted to revive, or reenergize, the role of religion in gaining salvation encouraged the idea that people could improve themselves and their souls.

Individuals who give passionate sermons designed to elicit strong emotions and attract converts are known as:

One of the most influential revivalists of his time and was a former attorney.

In New York State, he spoke and wrote of visions he said directed him to found a new religious group. In 1830, he a few followers organized the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In 1830, Joseph Smith and a group of followers organize the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose members are commonly called this name

In New England, this group developed a new way to look at humanity, nature, and God, and the relationship among them.

A former Unitarian minister, was the leading Transcendentalist, he celebrated the interplay between the individual and the universe in sermons, essays, and poems.

One of the greatest school reformers and known as the father of education. He grew up poor and had firsthand experience with inadequate schooling. He never forgot his humble beginnings, which inspired him to work to provide all children with a better education than he had received.