APUSH First Great Awakening review
Review key concepts, figures, and events of the First Great Awakening in American history to prepare for APUSH exams.
Quiz(26 questions)
1. Who is known for the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?
Terms in this Study Set(26)
Key Figures and Leaders(8)
Who was Jonathan Edwards?
A prominent preacher known for his fire-and-brimstone sermons, including "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." His speeches emphasized personal religious experience and the need for a personal relationship with God.
True or False: George Whitefield was known for his emotional preaching.
True. Whitefield's charismatic style and ability to connect with audiences made him a key figure in the Awakening, attracting large crowds.
Compare Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield.
Edwards focused on the sovereignty of God and human depravity. Whitefield emphasized emotional appeal and personal conversion experiences.
Fill in the blank: ___ was a key figure in the Methodist movement during the First Great Awakening.
John Wesley.
What was the contribution of Gilbert Tennent?
He was a leader in the revivalist movement, advocating for the necessity of a personal conversion experience and promoting itinerant preaching.
Who was Charles Chauncy?
A minister who criticized the emotionalism of the Awakening, arguing for rational religious practice. He represented a more traditional Congregationalist viewpoint.
What role did women play in the First Great Awakening?
Women were active participants, often leading prayer meetings and conversions, which broadened their roles in religious communities.
Cause → Effect: Edwards' preaching style led to...
Increased emotional engagement in religious services, promoting widespread revival and conversion experiences.
Major Events and Impact(10)
What event is considered the start of the First Great Awakening?
The First Great Awakening began around 1730, marked by religious revivals.
True or False: The First Great Awakening unified all colonial denominations.
False - It led to division, with new denominations emerging.
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a significant revival in 1740.
Great Awakening - Sparked by George Whitefield's preaching.
Which event highlighted the impact of emotion in religion?
The Great Awakening emphasized personal conversion experiences, impacting colonial society.
Cause: The decline of established churches; Effect?
Rise of new denominations like Methodism and Baptism.
What was Jonathan Edwards's famous sermon?
'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God' - Stirred deep emotional responses.
Compare the old lights and new lights.
Old lights: Traditionalists; New lights: Supporters of revivalism.
What was the effect of the First Great Awakening on American identity?
Promoted individualism and questioned authority, fostering a sense of American unity.
Which social class was most affected by the Great Awakening?
Lower and middle classes - Found empowerment and new church opportunities.
True or False: The First Great Awakening had no lasting impact on American society.
False - It influenced future religious movements and American values.
Ideas and Themes(8)
What central idea characterized the First Great Awakening?
The central idea was emotional spirituality, emphasizing personal conversion experiences and direct relationships with God.
True or False: The First Great Awakening promoted religious pluralism.
True - It encouraged diverse denominations and challenged established religious authority.
Fill in the blank: The First Great Awakening emphasized __________ over tradition.
individual experience and personal faith.
Compare Old Lights and New Lights.
Old Lights preferred traditional sermons; New Lights embraced emotional preaching and revivalism.
What was a key theological development during this period?
The idea of 'new birth' or being 'born again' became central to many evangelical movements.
Cause → Effect: Emotional preaching → ?
Increased church attendance and a surge in new converts.
What role did itinerant preachers play?
They traveled widely, spreading revivalist messages and engaging local communities in spiritual renewal.
Define the concept of 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.'
A famous sermon by Jonathan Edwards highlighting human sinfulness and the need for repentance.
Questions in this Study Set(26)
1. Who is known for the sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"?
2. What was a major effect of the First Great Awakening on religious demographics in the colonies?
3. What was the primary focus of the First Great Awakening?
4. Which of the following figures is associated with the Methodist movement during the First Great Awakening?
5. Which preacher is most associated with the Great Awakening's surge in emotional preaching?
6. Which of the following groups opposed the revivalist movements during the First Great Awakening?
7. Which preacher's style was characterized by emotional appeal and dramatic delivery?
8. Which of the following statements is true regarding 'Old Lights' and 'New Lights'?
9. Fill in the blank: The First Great Awakening emphasized __________ as a means of experiencing faith.
10. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding Charles Chauncy?
11. What was a significant catalyst for the First Great Awakening?
12. Which of the following best describes itinerant preachers during the First Great Awakening?
13. Fill in the blank: ___ played a significant role in promoting itinerant preaching during the First Great Awakening.
14. In what year did Jonathan Edwards deliver his famous sermon 'Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God'?
15. What was the relationship between emotional preaching and church attendance during the First Great Awakening?
16. What was a common effect of the sermons delivered by revivalist preachers during the First Great Awakening?
17. Which of the following was NOT a result of the First Great Awakening?
18. Which concept is incorrectly associated with the First Great Awakening?
19. Which figure is known for advocating for the necessity of personal conversion experiences?
20. How did the First Great Awakening contribute to American individualism?
21. Who was a prominent figure known for his sermons during the First Great Awakening?
22. What role did women largely play during the First Great Awakening?
23. What was a major social class that benefited from the First Great Awakening?
24. What effect did the First Great Awakening have on religious diversity in America?
25. Which of the following best summarizes the impact of the First Great Awakening on American society?
26. True or False: The First Great Awakening had no impact on future religious movements in America.
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