The Great Awakening

The Great Awakening had effected not only the social and political ways of life in America, but also the spiritual ways of life among the colonists. The Great Awakening effected these aspects of American life by getting people up and motivating them to be proactive in their communities. To some extent, the Great Awakening also cleared a path towards democracy. “First and foremost, the Great Awakening had a dramatic effect on the spiritual life of …

…set in motion powerful currents that still flow in American life.” (Tindall & Shi pg. 161). The most significant social ramification would be the humanitarian efforts that went on in establishing orphanages and giving to the needy. The most significant political ramification would be the idea that all men are created equal in the eyes of God. Applying that idea to the government was a tremendous step in the formation of a democracy in the New World.