Second Great Awakening

The Second Great Awakening was a religious revival in the United States during the early 19th century, roughly from the 1790s to the 1840s. It emphasized personal faith, emotional worship, and individual salvation, leading many to revisit or adopt Christian beliefs. This movement spurred growth in churches, new religious groups, and social reforms like abolition and women’s rights. It was characterized by large outdoor meetings, energetic preaching, and a focus on making religion accessible to all, helping shape American culture and moral values during that period.