Answer to Question #163532 in History for Feby Abraham

Question

1. In what ways did the Enlightenment and Great Awakening shape American thought?

Answer 1

The enlightenment and great awakening emphasised emotional religiosity and hence promoted power to reason and scientific observation. This brought a shared experience between different communities and revived religion which had deteriorated due to colonization. In addition, it promoted enthusiasm for Christianity that dominated most parts. Therefore, inspiring people into encompassing practices that adhered to their philosophies, ideas and doctrines because religion was viewed as casual and personal rather than institution.