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Religious Revival In The 18th Century

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Throughout the 18th century numerous ministers were concerned with commercial development, westward expansion, growth of enlightenment rationalism, and lack of individual engagement in church services. These specific acts were concerning to the ministers because they were undermining religious development. These concerns help fire the fundamental religious revival (great awakening). This reformation of religious fundamentalism however caused a large impact on British North America because the revivals reflected the existing social tensions, questioned many forms of authority, and inspired criticism of society. Revivalist preachers often criticized commercial society, insisting that believers should make salvation, not profit. The reformations

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