Examine the Religious Crisis That Swept Through the American Colonies

question 18

Essay

Examine the religious crisis that swept through the American colonies from the late 1730s through the 1760s. What factors gave rise to the First Great Awakening? What were its consequences?

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Definitions:

Economic Duress

Coercion involving threats to a person’s business or financial condition that compel the person to act against their will in entering a contract.

Voluntary Choice

The concept of making decisions freely, without coercion, often discussed in contexts of contract law and ethics.

Legitimate Alternatives

Viable and lawful options or solutions that are considered acceptable within a given context or situation.

Duty

A legal or moral obligation required to be fulfilled by an individual or organization.