The movement being described is the First Great Awakening, a religious revival that swept through the American colonies in the 18th century. This movement was characterized by passionate preaching, emotional experiences, and a focus on personal conversion and repentance, as exemplified by the work of George Whitefield and other prominent figures like Jonathan Edwards. Whitefield's ability to draw large crowds and evoke strong emotional responses illustrates the fervor and impact of this revivalist movement on colonial society.
In 1739, when an English Minter name George Whitefield arrived in the colonies, the movement spread like wildfire. Whitefield drew huge crowds to outdoor meetings. An enthusiastic preacher, his voice would ring with feeling as he called on sinners to repent. After hearing Whitefield speak, Jonathan Edward's wife reported, "I have seen upwards of a thousand people hang on his words with breathless silence, broken only by an occasional half-suppressed sob."
Through your reading and the quote above, the movement best being described is Response area
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