The Great Awakening was a revitalization of religious feeling that emphasized personal salvation. It was a series of religious revivals in the American colonies during the 18th century that sought to re-energize Christian beliefs and practices, focusing on individual experiences of faith and personal relationships with God. This movement encouraged emotional involvement in religion and was marked by a rise in evangelicalism, resulting in the growth of new denominations and a more democratic approach to spirituality.
What was the Great Awakening and what idea did it emphasize?
A new social class; emphasized counterculture and individuality
A revitilzation of religious feeling; emphasized personal salvation
A musical movement; emphasized the younger generation and its independence
A movement to embrace differences; emphasized racial and gender equality
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