Considered as revitalization, an "awakening" of religious devotion, thus called the "Great Awakening", the fear of the flames of hell swept through the American colonies, mainly in New England, between 1730-1745. ... They spread their message out to all, to the simplest country folk, and even women and African American slaves, increasing church attendance to the extent that sermons were needed to be preached outdoors, turning the sermons to theatrical performances. ... In Calvinism, church and religion was for the exceptional, those of high class with worthier education. ... The ministers ...

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