Exploring the Second Great Awakening
10th Grade · Social Studies · 50 min
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Learning Objective
I can analyze the key figures, ideas, and impacts of the Second Great Awakening.
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The Second Great Awakening was a series of religious revivals among Protestant Christians that emphasized righteous living and personal restraint.
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The Second Great Awakening and the Market Revolution both emphasized that success was in their own hands.
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Charles Grandison Finney's preaching emphasized the moral reformation of society, and used plain language that common folks could understand.
