What exactly was the Great Awakening?

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What exactly was the Great Awakening?

2006-09-07 14:41:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government

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There are actually several (three, although a fourth is debated) Great Awakenings in American history. They are periods of religious revival, including upheavels within established churches, the rise of new sects, and an increase in participation.

Wikipedia has pretty extensive outlines of all of them:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Awakening

2006-09-07 14:48:22 · answer #1 · answered by Obi_San 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't know. I am still sleeping.

2006-09-07 21:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

6:30 a.m.

2006-09-07 21:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋