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    GOLDEN DOZEN - TERM 5: GREAT AWAKENING

    This key Period 2 term refers to a religious revival movement that swept through the American colonies during the 1730s and 1740s

    Published on May 12, 2025

    This key Period 2 term refers to a religious revival movement that swept through the American colonies during the 1730s and 1740s. The GREAT AWAKENING left a permanent impact on American Protestantism as it emphasized the importance of personal piety over church doctrine and the need for an emotional encounter with God.

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