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Difference Between Enlightenment And The Great Awakening

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Is it possible that the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening led to the Revolution? Did these two prior events make a Revolution possible? The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening had a great influence on American colonies. The Enlightenment emphasized the power of human reason to shape the world, to better educate men and women. The Great Awakening unified colonies, and also acceptance of religious tolerance. I believe that these two movements of the 18th century had a great impact on American culture and how people think before and after these movements. The Enlightenment changed people’s view on politics, religion, and human nature, and The Great Awakening accepted religious tolerance. First of all, Enlightenment mainly influenced

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