What Do Historians Mean When They Assert That the Second

question 54

Essay

What do historians mean when they assert that the Second Great Awakening "democratized" American Christianity? What are the strengths and weaknesses of that assertion?

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Definitions:

Metronome

A mechanical or electronic device used to keep a steady tempo by producing a regulated sound, aiding musicians in maintaining a consistent pace in their performance.

Unconditioned Reflexes

Automatic or natural responses to a stimulus that occur without prior learning or conditioning.

CS

Conditioned Stimulus; A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, evokes a conditioned response.

UCS

Unconditioned Stimulus; in classical conditioning, a stimulus that unconditionally, naturally, and automatically triggers a response without prior learning.