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What is the significance of the Puritan (Calvinist) belief in Sinfulness in society?

It is viewed as a social problem requiring control.

What was the Protestant Work Ethic?

A key belief of Puritanism emphasizing hard work and discipline as a result of one's faith.

What were the two main periods of revival in American Christianity?

The First Great Awakening and the Second Great Awakening.

What did the First Great Awakening challenge?

It challenged the authorities of the time.

What characterized the Second Great Awakening?

It varied in different locations and supported the development of structures.

What does the term 'Mainline' refer to in the context of Evangelicalism?

It refers to established Protestant denominations that were less concerned about conversion.

What is the Social Gospel movement?

A left-leaning movement that focused on social justice and often aligned with larger denominational structures.

What does Premillennialism emphasize in Evangelicalism?

It emphasizes conversion and the belief in the Rapture.

Who was a prominent figure in Mid-Twentieth Century Evangelicalism?

Billy Graham.

What was the impact of the Scopes Trial of 1925 on conservative Evangelicals?

It drove them into a subculture.

What is Fundamentalism characterized by?

Beliefs in biblical inerrancy, the divinity of Jesus, virgin birth, bodily resurrection, and substitutionary atonement.

How did Holiness/Pentecostalism differ from Fundamentalism?

Holiness/Pentecostalism was more Methodist in nature, emphasizing spiritual perfection.

What marked the turn of the 20th century in Evangelicalism?

The making of Modern Evangelicalism fueled by Premillennialism and dispensationalism.

What is increasing Politicalization in the 21st century related to?

It is related to Evangelical movements becoming more politically active.

What did the term 'New Wave of Evangelicals' refer to after the 1960s?

It referred to a generation of Evangelicals moving out of the subculture into broader societal engagement.

What influenced the role of women within the Evangelical movement?

New thinking took many forms regarding life in the world, including women's roles.