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1 The Great Awakening

2 The Great Awakening was a religious movement: A religious fervor that swept the colonies in the early 1700s. Emotional not Rational Salvation v. Apathy (indifference)

3 1720: Estimated Religious Statistics New England- 1 in 7 belonged to a church Middle Colonies- 1 in 15 belonged to a church Southern Colonies- 1 in 15 supported a church

4 Preached emotional, evangelistic sermons, stressing faith over reason. 1730s- Jonathan Edwards Brought the Awakening to Massachusetts by preaching frightening sermons about hell. 1740s- George Whitefield of England made seven revival tours through the colonies, drawing crowds of 20,000 people

5 Results Increased participation in ALL religions Democratized Protestantism by proclaiming salvation for all, not just those predestined Demand for more equality spiritually and politically Connected the 13 colonies for the 1 st time Created educational opportunities

6 Colonial Colleges 1. HarvardCongregational1636Cambridge, Mass. 2. William and MaryAnglican1693Williamsburg, Va. 3. YaleCongregational1701New Haven, Conn. 4. PrincetonPresbyterian1746Princeton, N.J. 5. PennsylvaniaNon-denominational1751Philadelphia, Pa. 6. ColumbiaAnglican1754New York, N.Y. 7. BrownBaptist1764Providence, R.I. 8. RutgersDutch Reformed1766New Brunswick, N.J. 9. DartmouthCongregational1769Hanover, N.H.

7 ID Question 10/1/13 The Great Awakening changed the lives of the colonies by

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