"The Methodists and the American Revolution"

"The Methodists and the American Revolution" explores how Methodists, a Christian denomination emphasizing personal faith and social activism, responded to the political and social upheaval of the American Revolution (1775–1783). Many Methodists supported American independence, seeing it as aligned with their values of liberty and moral responsibility. Their leaders navigated tensions between loyalty to Britain and allegiance to the new nation, often promoting unity and moral reform. The revolution influenced Methodist growth and challenges, shaping their identity as a growing denomination rooted in community and societal change during a pivotal period in American history.