Unit 8: Reform Movement Flashcards
Who was a prominent preacher during the First Great Awakening known for his fiery sermons?
Jonathan Edwards
What movement did George Whitefield help to popularize during the First Great Awakening?
Evangelicalism
True or False: The Second Great Awakening primarily focused on social reform.
False
Fill in the blank: The Second Great Awakening led to the rise of ________ movements, including abolitionism and women’s rights.
reform
Who was the leader of the abolitionist movement during the Second Great Awakening?
William Lloyd Garrison
Which religious group was particularly influenced by the Second Great Awakening and emphasized personal piety?
Methodists
Who founded the Mormon Church during the Second Great Awakening?
Joseph Smith
What role did Charles Finney play in the Second Great Awakening?
He was a leading revivalist and preacher.
True or False: The First Great Awakening occurred in the 18th century.
True
Which movement sought to address issues such as temperance and education during the Second Great Awakening?
The Social Reform Movement
Who was the first female advocate for women’s rights associated with the reform movements of the Second Great Awakening?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
What was the main focus of the Second Great Awakening?
Religious revival and personal salvation
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement aimed to reduce alcohol consumption during the reform era.
Temperance
Who was known for promoting the education of women and children during the reform movements?
Horace Mann
True or False: The Second Great Awakening included a focus on social justice issues.
True
Who was a key figure in the women’s rights movement that emerged from the Second Great Awakening?
Sojourner Truth
What religious denomination grew significantly due to the Second Great Awakening?
Baptists
Fill in the blank: The ________ Society was formed to promote the abolition of slavery.
American Anti-Slavery
What was the primary method of preaching used during the Great Awakenings?
Emotional and persuasive sermons
True or False: The Great Awakenings led to the establishment of new religious denominations.
True
What did the Second Great Awakening contribute to the rise of in American society?
Social reforms and movements for justice
Fill in the blank: The ________ movement sought to improve mental health care in the 19th century.
Mental Hygiene
