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Which of the following denominations benefitted the least from the Second Great Awakening?
What was the term for a region greatly affected by the revivals of the Second Great Awakening?
Burned Over District
Which of the following statements best describes the status of Calvinism during the Second Great Awakening?
Americans were turning away from Calvinism during the Second Great Awakening
How did the Second Great Awakening promote 'spiritual egalitarianism'?
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Transcendentalism initially began among which group?
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Which of the following ideals represented an American innovation in nineteenth-century Atlantic intellectual trends?
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Which of the following social changes enabled women to take prominent roles in social reform movements?
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Which of the following descriptions most accurately describes 'disinterested benevolence'?
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Which benevolent movement enjoyed the most success during the 1820s?
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American antislavery shifted from gradualism to immediatism during which decade?
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Which of the following had the greatest influence on William Lloyd Garrison's move from gradualism to immediatism?
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The 'Gag Rule' was designed to eliminate the voice of which group in Congress?
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What was the primary cause of the 1839 division in the American Antislavery Society?
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Female activists used which of the following expectations of gender to justify social activism?
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Study Notes
Second Great Awakening
- Episcopalians benefitted the least from the Second Great Awakening, as compared to other denominations.
- The "Burned Over District" refers to regions heavily impacted by revivalist fervor during this period.
- Calvinism's influence waned, with many Americans increasingly turning away from its teachings.
Spiritual Egalitarianism
- The awakening fostered spiritual egalitarianism by:
- Allowing women to participate more actively in spiritual communities.
- Challenging the self-restraint norms of the upper class.
- Promoting equal concern for the spiritual needs of both white and black individuals.
Transcendentalism
- Transcendentalism originated among American clergymen, marking a significant cultural movement.
19th Century Intellectual Trends
- Nineteenth-century American intellectual trends Innovatively oriented towards the future, contrasting with prevailing past-focused ideologies.
Women's Role in Social Reform
- As women stepped beyond traditional household roles, they found new opportunities to engage in social reform movements.
Disinterested Benevolence
- The concept of "disinterested benevolence" emphasizes that true Christianity demands self-love be set aside in favor of the love and care for others.
Benevolent Movements
- The temperance movement was particularly successful in the 1820s, gaining widespread support and momentum.
Antislavery Movement
- The shift in the American antislavery movement from gradualism to immediatism occurred in the 1830s.
- Influential texts by black Northerners such as David Walker and James Forten significantly impacted William Lloyd Garrison's ideological shift towards immediatism.
Legislative Measures Against Abolition
- The "Gag Rule" was implemented to suppress abolitionist voices within Congress, indicating significant political resistance to antislavery advocacy.
Division in Antislavery Society
- The American Antislavery Society experienced a split in 1839 primarily due to debates over the effectiveness of electoral politics and the significance of women's rights.
Gender and Social Activism
- Female activists justified their involvement in social activism based on societal expectations that they serve as moral guardians of the home, which extended to advocating for moral issues.
Sequence of Events in Women's Activism
- Initial controversies over women's roles took precedence over the formation of women’s antislavery societies, highlighting a progression in activism leading up to events like the Seneca Falls Convention.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 10 of the American Yawp, focusing on the Second Great Awakening and its impact on different denominations. This quiz covers key terms and concepts, such as the Burned Over District and the status of Calvinism during this transformative period in American history.
