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The Great Awakening vs. The Enlightenment

The Great Awakening vs. The Enlightenment. Great Awakening. 1730’s-1740’s Traveling ministers stirred up religious emotions and fears Terrified listeners with images of God’s anger but promised salvation to those who did as they were told. Jonathan Edwards.

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The Great Awakening vs. The Enlightenment

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  1. The Great Awakening vs.The Enlightenment

  2. Great Awakening • 1730’s-1740’s • Traveling ministers stirred up religious emotions and fears Terrified listeners with images of God’s anger but promised salvation to those who did as they were told

  3. Jonathan Edwards • Best known preacher of Great Awakening • Famous Sermon: “Sinners in the hands of an angry God”

  4. Significance • Inspired colonists to return to religious roots and do charitable work • Churches gained 50,000 new members • Founded religious colleges like Brown and Princeton

  5. The Enlightenment • 1700’s -1790’s • Emphasized reason and science as paths to knowledge • Began in Europe, then came to America

  6. History Makers • Science – Newton’s laws • Philosophy – John Locke (natural rights: life, liberty and property) • Inventions- Ben Franklin (Lightning rod, bifocals, Franklin Stove)

  7. Poor Richard’s Almanac • A yearly book written by Ben Franklin • Had weather predictions, clever sayings, stories, poems, etc. • “Haste Makes Waste”

  8. Significance • Enlightenment ideas of natural rights and government by agreement influenced colonists • Helped spur American Revolution!

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