APUSH: Second Great Awakening

When and why did the Second Great Awakening happen?

This happened in the 1820-1840s and was led by Charles Grandison Finney and Lyman Beecher. One of the reason was that there a low attendance church rate for the younger generation.

What were emphasized values in the awakening?

• Private judgement in spiritual matters

• Salvation through faith and good actions

• Self-improvement and controlled individualism (self-discipline)

• Focus on social reforms that will lead to temperance, abolition, women rights, insititutions, utopian socities

What changed during this time?

People started to attend church more and the number of ministers, methodis, and baptist increased. Also middle class women became more involved. These ideas also spread to all religions. New religious groups will emerge.

How did preachers use the devices of the market revolution?

Steamboats, railroads, and canals were used to travel and preach teachings.

How was mormonism founded and what was one controversial practice?

Mormonism was founded by Joseph Smith who had spiritual visions. The controversial practice was polygamy which faced opposition and drove mormons out of the region.