Second Great Awakening/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Second Great Awakening.

The Second Great Awakening (1800–1830s) was the second great religious revival in American history and consisted of renewed personal salvation experienced in revival meetings combined with dramatically increased interest in philanthropic projects.