The Second Great Awakening

The Second Great Awakening was a religious revival in the early 19th century, primarily in the United States, that emphasized personal faith, moral reform, and individual responsibility. It encouraged people to experience religion directly, rather than solely through church authority, leading to increased church membership and new religious movements. This movement also inspired social reforms like abolition of slavery, temperance, and women's rights. It fueled a sense of collective activism, shaping American culture and morals during that time. Overall, it was a wave of spiritual renewal that had lasting impacts on American society and religious practice.