Great Awakening
In the 1720’s the Great Awakening occured, this was a time of religious reintroduction that affected English colonies in America. The Great Awakening began because civilians became curious about their individual role in religion (Kelly, Martin). Biblical leaders traveled through multiple towns, preaching about the gospel and the importance of salvation (“Great Awakening”). This began to undervalue authority of the church doctrine whereas it was wanted to put a urgent attention on an individual’s divine involvement (Kelly, Martin).
The First Great Awakening, also called the Enlightment, in which was a European movement. This was introduced to the colonies when colonist crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the American colonies (“Great Awakening”). During this time it was emphasized the power of the individual to understand the universe based on scientific laws, while they downplayed religion (Kelly, Martin). This led to individuals growth on becoming more dependent on personal approach on salvation than leaning towards church doctrine. This became an issue because it made religion become less personal, in which led to a decrease in church attendance (“Great Awakening”).
During the time of Enlightment colonies were separated because most of New England belonged to congressional churches (“Great Awakening”). However, in the late 1720’s preachers began to stress the idea of Calvinism. “Calvinism stressed the importance of faith and grace of god” (“Great Awakening”). The debate of the Great Awakening separated New England and other colonies into two groups. The Great Awakening changed religion in American colonies, most were encouraged to make a personal connection with God (“Great Awakening”).
In conclusion, the Great Awakening was often said to be the cause of the Revolutionary War because it was encouraged by the nations for individual rights (Great Awakening). However, the great Awakening did have positive effects on America as we know today it led to religious establishments in schools as well as it strengthened Christianity and proposed ideas that lasted in American culture for years even too this day (Great Awakening).