The Democratization of American Religion

Chapter 7.4U.S. History

2nd Great Awakening

–When did the 2nd Great Awakening occur?–What type of movement was it?–What did it stress?–Who could participate?–Where did it begin?–Why did camp meetings become popular?

Methodists and Mormons

-Which denominations experienced the most growth?• Explain the growth of Methodism.

–Which denominations first began during the Awakening? •Where did it begin?•Who was the founder?•What did they believe?

Women and the Awakening

–Why did women and children participate in the Great Awakening?–What type of organizations formed as

a result of the new church communities? Name one and describe.–How did the role of women change in

the church community?

African Americans and democratic religion

–Explain the evolution of multiracial congregations in early Methodists churches.–What traditions did Africans bring to

the worship services?–How did Africans adopt Christian

ideas?–Who was Richard Allen?