A disrupted society, 1742–64 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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During which period did communities experience religious revivals in British America?
During which period did communities experience religious revivals in British America?
1730s to 1750s
Which regions experienced the Great Awakening religious changes?
Which regions experienced the Great Awakening religious changes?
Middle Colonies and New England
What type of religious experiences did the Great Awakening emphasise?
What type of religious experiences did the Great Awakening emphasise?
Emotional and personal
Where did Jonathan Edwards spread the Great Awakening during the 1730s and 1740s?
Where did Jonathan Edwards spread the Great Awakening during the 1730s and 1740s?
Massachusetts
How large were the crowds that George Whitefield's preaching attracted?
How large were the crowds that George Whitefield's preaching attracted?
Exceeding 20,000 people
When did George Whitefield make his first major tour of British America?
When did George Whitefield make his first major tour of British America?
1739-41
Where did traditional Protestant churches conduct their services?
Where did traditional Protestant churches conduct their services?
Established church buildings
Where did evangelical Protestant churches often hold their services?
Where did evangelical Protestant churches often hold their services?
Outdoors
Who was permitted to speak or give readings in traditional Protestant churches?
Who was permitted to speak or give readings in traditional Protestant churches?
Only men
Which evangelical denominations primarily appealed to poorer members of society?
Which evangelical denominations primarily appealed to poorer members of society?
Baptist and Methodist
What effect did religious revivals have on overall religious participation?
What effect did religious revivals have on overall religious participation?
Successfully increased it
According to the Great Awakening, where did spiritual authority come from?
According to the Great Awakening, where did spiritual authority come from?
Personal faith