American Pageant Chapter 5 IDs

Chapter five Ids
Great Awakening
1. Took place from 1720 to the 1740s
2. Was an intense revival of interest in religion
3. Men such as Jonathan Edwards preached the importance of religion
Historical Significance: The Great Awakening flared up an interest in religion that lasted many years after it took place
George Whitefield
1. Preacher during the eighteenth century
2. Preached for about forty years
3. Preached during the Great Awakening to help revive the interest in religion
Historical Significance: George Whitefield was a very influential preacher who helped convert thousands of peop…