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The American Reform Movement

The Second Great Awakening (1790-1830) was a pivotal religious revival that reshaped American society. Rejecting the doctrine of predestination, it emphasized individual responsibility for salvation through good works. With membership in churches growing from 1 in 15 Americans in 1800 to 1 in 6 by 1850, massive outdoor revivals attracted thousands. This movement inspired social reforms in health, education, and taxes, highlighting that participating in these reforms was part of one’s commitment to good works and individual agency in achieving salvation.

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The American Reform Movement

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  1. The American Reform Movement Religion and Reform Reshape America

  2. The Second Great Awakening • What is Reform? • Health, Education, Tax Reform etc. • The 2nd Great Awakening (1790-1830) • Rejected predestination • Salvation (heaven) = individual’s responsibility • 1800: 1 in 15 Americans was a member of a church • 1850: 1 in 6 Americans was a member of a church

  3. The Second Great Awakening • Revivals: • Outdoor religious meetings • Day: • Bible study & preachers • Evenings: • hellfire & brimstone sermons • 5,000+ attend

  4. SGA & Reform • SGA =individual responsibility • No more predestination • Salvation = Individual Actions & Good Works • Why would SGA lead to reform? • Salvation requires good works • Participating in Reform Movement = good works

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