APUSH - 1st & 2nd Great Awakening

Learn how the First and Second Great Awakening transformed American religion and society. This detailed review covers religious revivals, key preachers like Jonathan Edwards and Charles Finney, and connections to reform movements including abolition and temperance. Perfect for AP US History Unit 4 exam prep. You'll explore the origins of both awakenings, the split between Old and New Lights, the rise of evangelical Christianity, and how these movements sparked social reform. We break down Calvinism, revivalist meetings, and the emergence of the Black church in early America. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Welcome and Agenda 0:31 Great Awakening Overview 1:04 AP Exam Importance 2:06 Period Context Review 3:09 Teacher Advice 4:13 Compare Contrast Document 5:15 First Awakening Brain Dump 6:20 Enlightenment Influence 7:23 Colonial Regions 8:24 Jonathan Edwards Preaching 9:26 George Whitefield Tours 10:28 Major Themes 12:02 Sinners Sermon Excerpt 14:38 Old vs New Lights 16:10 Outcomes and Challenges 17:41 SAQ Practice Question 20:25 SAQ Answers Discussion 24:38 Second Awakening Causes 26:10 Revivalist Meetings 27:11 Social Reform Goals 28:48 Key Reform Movements 29:50 Targeting African Americans 30:21 Charles Finney Sermons 32:57 Impacts on Denominations 34:30 Temperance Movement Rise 37:05 Abolitionist Movement 39:09 Black Church Emergence 41:48 Similarities Comparison 42:49 Contrast Chart Review 46:30 Socio-Political Impacts 48:07 Second SAQ Practice 52:01 Another Impact Discussion 53:02 Multiple Choice Question 55:39 Closing Thanks 📝 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • The causes and timeline of both Great Awakenings • Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, and Charles Finney's roles • How religious revivals led to social reform movements • The connection between the Second Awakening and abolition • Old Lights vs New Lights debate • SAQ and multiple choice practice for the AP exam 👍 Like this video and subscribe for more AP US History study content! 📚 STUDY AP WITH FIVEABLE: Study guides, practice questions, and exam prep for AP. 📖 Study Guides: https://fiveable.me ✏️ Practice Questions: https://fiveable.me/guided-practice #APUSH #GreatAwakening #APUSHistory #APExamPrep #StudyWithMe