The Antebellum reform movements included the Second Great Awakening, education reform, prison reform, the Temperance Movement, and the Feminist Movement. In the 1700s, faiths such as deism and Unitarianism acquired more followers. This led to the wave of religious revival across America known as the Second Great Awakening. This movement was mainly caused by new religious thinking. It had great success in bringing tons of people into religion.
The Great Awakening was a tremendous religious revival in colonial America during the mid 1700’s. An expansive point of view would simply show a period of time where, as Benjamin Franklin noted, “it seem’d as if all the World were growing Religious.” Formation of new churches, resurgence in church activity and mass conversions were the standard during the period. However, a look deeper into the repercussions of the Great Awakening introduces principles that later led to Britain’s authority being challenged by the colonies, and consequently the American Revolution. The individuals that were converted during the revivals damaged the habits of respect for authority and encouraged thinking for oneself instead of conforming to someone in higher power. These new inclinations of challenging authority became more and more prevalent as the century wore on and became increasingly popular as Britain started infringing on the political rights of the colonists.
The American renaissance of the early 19th century manifested itself in three forms: The second great awakening, the social reform movement, and literary romanticism. Discuss in some detail, the focus and activities of two of these areas of expression Between two of the major forms that many people focus on, in “the second Great awakening” and the “social reform” movement, many new ways and activities occurred during this time, almost a type of enlightenment, changing society completely. The Second Great Awakening had a tremendous effect on American society by spawning a large number of social reform movements; a great encourager of such reforms was the evangelist Charles G. Finney. Finney was to bring in new methods and a new attitude towards revival. Jonathan
The Axial Age was a time period in history in which many new religions came about. Each religion brought unique ideas about the meaning of life, such as the four noble truths, karma, dharma and moksha. Hinduism and Buddhism were two of many religions that brought new ideas about the meaning of life, which brought about the Axial Age, a period of dramatic change. The religion of Hinduism believed that the meaning of life was based on karma, dharma and moksha. Everyone in the Hindu religion had a dharma, a role and purpose for life.
Continuties and Changes in Western Europe Between 500-1500 C.E, Western Europe experienced political changes in which there was an increase in urbanization and an expansion of land that all led to an overall reform that helped strengthen the European society. However, through much of the development in Western European political foundations, the religion of Christianity continued to be a driving force of power throughout the empire. As Western Europe continued to grow in population, citizens started to leave the manor system and venture into cities for trade and specialization which led to an increase in urbanization. People in the manor system experienced the leadership of a lord in the setting of a large plot of land that was self-sufficient
There were many features in China that changed over time during 100-600 C.E. Although there were changes, there were also several ideas that were maintained throughout. The Asian culture and the political layout of China was new and differed from others. China’s culture is unique and differentiate from the other countries. The political system developed over time.
Many historical events between 300 C.E. to 1450 C.E. changed the way people interacted and traded with one another. These include events such as the Edict of Milan, the crusades, and a few significant others that would affect trade networks. With the Edict of Milan many people within Rome began to openly practice their religion, Christianity, and this gave them something in common with distant others which may or may not have helped with the increase of trade.
Theology had shifted dramatically from European thought and become very much American way of thought. Religious thinkers became such masters of Christian theology that thought and moral reasoning played a big part in influencing the course of America. Christianity has impacted the Americans life since before the founding fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence and drafted The Constitution. As authors and co-signers of America’s rudder and backbone the fore fathers indirectly have affected the life of every American. The Christian influence can be noted in correspondence the forefathers wrote to each other.
Causes and Effects of the Great Awakening The Great Awakening was a spiritual renewal that moved through the American colonies, particularly New England, during the 1730s and 1740s, leaving a permanent impact on American religion. In the Great Awakening, Christians began to separate themselves from the established approach to worship which led to a general sense of complacency among believers. Instead, they adopted an approach which was characterized by great enthusiasm and emotion in prayer. Some people that led this new spiritual renewal included the Wesley brothers, Jonathan Edwards, and George Whitefield in England; furthermore, it crossed over to the American Colonies during the first half of the 18th Century. Unlike the somber, largely Puritan spirituality of the early 1700s, the revivalism accompanying the Great Awakening allowed people to express their emotions more overtly in order to feel a greater intimacy with God.
Then, briefly summarize the main points of the essay and closely read, summarize, and reflect on the author’s discussion of Benozzo Gozzoli’s Journey of the Magi (found on page 7). Finally, try to connect the author’s discussion of this work to previous class content. “Images of the East in Renaissance Art” held a lot of detail on the movement of the Renaissance. The Renaissance was perceived as a period of enlightenment where there was huge shift in new ideas and developments. As stated in the reading, “Images of the East in Renaissance Art,” the Renaissance built bridges through concepts that have never been spoken about previously.