Impact of the Second Great Awakening

The Second Great Awakening was a significant religious revival that swept across the United States in the early 19th century, influencing various aspects of American society. This movement emphasized individual piety, personal salvation, and a rejection of cold, rationalist approaches to faith. Various denominations saw growth, and new sects and movements emerged as a result. The revivalist fervor promoted social reform, including abolition and women's rights, laying the groundwork for prophetic religious and social ideas that would dominate American thought.

Which of the following statements best captures a significant impact of the Second Great Awakening on American society by the 1840s?