The Great Awakening and the Enlightenment both influenced the colonies in their own ways. Every man was born with natural, inalienable rights, was an idea thought up during the Great Awakening. This would turn out to be a main reason that the colonies were able to break away from Britain. Along with the Great Awakening, the Enlightenment also brought religious revival to the colonies. Men were able to establish a stronger connection with God, and were able to finally accept and begin to practice Christianity. This whole period was based around building a strong relationship with God, and choosing your own fate.
During these periods, colonists knowledge was increased. George Whitefield would go around preaching the word of God, and would travel
During these periods, colonists knowledge was increased. George Whitefield would go around preaching the word of God, and would travel