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The Second Great Awakening was a time from 1800-1830’s that grew out of a 1790’s conservative minister’s movement to revitalize the church. The message of the 2nd Great Awakening was, individuals must readmit God and Christ into their daily lives, and must reject the rationalism that threatened traditional beliefs. This movement encouraged people to search for salvation through faith and good works. The Second Great Awakening affected many people especially, White women, African Americans, and Native Americans but not White men.
The Second Great did not affect White men as much as others. Most men moved far out west and were too busy working the land to be concerned with religion. Men were not really looking for new religion but they were looking to make money, get jobs, and start a new life in the West. Of all the major races and genders, white men were probably the least affected by it.
White women were very affected by the Movement. These women were easily taken in by......

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