History of North America

When was the Great Awakening?

The Great Awakening was a Protestant religious revival movement that occurred in the American colonies in the 18th century. The first Great Awakening took place between about 1730 and 1755, while the second Great Awakening occurred between about 1790 and 1830. The Great Awakenings were characterized by an emphasis on personal religious experience and a rejection of traditional religious authority.