-How did these religious movements affect American politics? In the 1730’s, men and women in New England and the Middle Colonies were eager for better, authentic religious teaching (Video). George Whitefield was able to help bring it to them. Tens of thousands of men and women would meet for religious gatherings (Video). At these meetings, ministers would speak of God’s salvation to all no matter what color or condition they were in (Video). This revival, the Great Awakening, gave men and women of the colonies the belief that they had control of their own destinies (Video). It also led them to believe that heartfelt willingness secured their salvation (Video). The Great Awakening gave slaves an opportunity to become a Christian, an opportunity
