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National Park Service: Joseph Bellamy House: The Great Awakening in New England

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the influence of the Reverend Joseph Bellamy and religion in 18th century colonial life. This lesson plan has excellent information, an inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, images, and activities.
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Revival and Revivalism: A Review Article Terry Chrisope

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a book review of Iain H. Murray's "Revival and Revivalism: The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism, 1759-1858." It discusses the history of Revivalism and its influence on Protestant denominations.
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Believe: Revivalism

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent overview of Revivalism with "General Information" and "Advanced Information". The site gives a description of the different types of Revivalism and its evolution from the 1800s to the present day. It also discusses the...
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Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals: Defining Evangelicalism

For Students 9th - 10th
A scholarly examination of what the term 'evangelical' means in historical and in contemporary times. The article goes on to discuss different ways evangelicalism can manifest itself, how many evangelicals there might be in American...
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The Great Awakening

For Students 9th - 10th
Tells about what caused the Great Awakening, who was involved, and what the effects of it were. Learn a great deal about the Great Awakening at this comprehensive website devoted to this historic religious movement.
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Oberlin: Charles Grandison Finney

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of Charles G. Finney (1792-1875 CE) and his accomplishments.