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The Pilgrims arrive in America
Pilgrims arrive in The Americas to escape religious persecution in Europe. -
A Model of Christian Charity
Sermon by Puritan leader, John Winthrop. Instilled religious values, such as order of society, Moral Law/ Law of Grace, building a perfect society, in the Massachusetts Bay colony. -
Church Voting
Massachusetts court limited voting rights to only practicing Church members. -
Maryland
The glorious Roman Catholic colony of Maryland is formed. Blessing North America with its presences. -
Anne Hutchinson tried and banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony
She challenged religious principles of the colony. Believed Christians were not bound to moral law. -
Praying Towns w/ Native Americans
New England settlements focused on christianization of indians. -
Roger Williams founds Rhode Island
First colony to offer complete religious freedom in the colonies. -
Maryland Toleration Act of 1649
Allowed religious freedom to non-catholic faiths in Maryland. -
Pennsylvania founded as a haven for Quakers
Founded for the Quakers, by William Penn. Advocated religious freedom. -
Glorious Revolution
Overthrowing of King James II of England (Catholic) by Heretical protestants. Caused Catholic persecution in England and increased Protestant connection between england and North America. -
Salem Witch Trials
Series of hearings in which citizens abused religious principles in order to advance their physical holdings through the removal of rivals. Many were executed due to religious fervour. -
The First Great Awakening
Sparked by the Glorious Revolution in England. Led to Evangelical revitalization movement in the colonies. Led to increase of protestant power in America and unified the colonies together. -
John Whitefield tours America
English preacher. Held emotionally charged sermons throughout the United States. During the First Great Awakening -
Jonathan Edwards delivers "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"
Clergyman. Stirred religious revival and contributed to the First Great Awakening. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” focused on the existence of hell. -
Mother Anne's Visio
Believed she was Jesus Christ. Led the “Shakers (Shaking Quakers)” to the U.S and believed they were banished due to lust. -
Methodists and Baptists begin preaching to Blacks
Churches began to seek converts from black communities. This resulted in humanization, therefore supporting equal treatment. -
Interdenominational Organizations
Organizations that expand beyond one specific denomination. Resulted in slight decline of value of religion. -
The Second Great Awakening
Religious Revival centered around Protestantism. Stressed salvation through good deeds and acceptance of all Protestants. Focused its efforts on women, blacks, and natives. Main driving force behind social reforms (Temperance, Abolition, and prison reform) -
Benevolent Empire
Reforms that targeted Social issues (Drunkenness, adultery, prostitution, and crime). Encouraged people to help others. -
Charles Grandison Finney begins his ministry
“Father of Modern Revivalism”. Pushed for cooperation between Protestants. He believed that conversions were human creations instead of the divine works of God, and that people's destinies were in their own hands. Popular due to offering salvation to all. -
The American Temperance Society
Large scale movement sparked by the 2nd great awakening. Pushed for people to pledge to abstain from drinking alcohol. -
The Fourierist Movement flourishes
Socialist and Feminist. Pushed for Communism through the ruse of advancing women's status in society. -
Oneida
Radical utopian community established in New York. Promoted Eugenics and selective breeding. The community lasted for over thirty years. Example of Utopian societies. -
Womens Christian Temperance Union
advocated for the prohibition of alcohol, using women's supposedly greater purity and morality as a rallying point. Demonstrated women's growing role in politics. -
Hull House Movement
Homes for immigrants and down-trotted. Usually run by educated middle class women. The houses became centers for reform in the women's and labor movements. -
The Ghost Dance Movement
a Native American movement that called for a return to traditional ways of life and challenged white dominance in society. Tribal/Animistic Revivalism. -
Billy Sunday Preaches
American fundamentalist minister; he used colorful language and powerful sermons to drive home the message of salvation through Jesus and to oppose radical and progressive groups. -
The Social Gospel
Reform movement led by Protestants. Wanted better housing and living conditions for the urban poor. Popular at the turn of the twentieth century, it was closely linked to the settlement house movement -
18th Amendment
Prohibited the sale of alcohol. Seen as Anti-German and resulted from Temperance. -
Social Settlement
A community welfare center that investigated the plight of the urban poor, raised funds to address urgent needs, and helped neighborhood residents advocate on their own behalf. Progressive Era. -
Fundamentalist Movement
Reaction to modernism and stress the importance of the bible and the positive influences it has on the moral of society. -
Scopes Trial
John Thomas Scopes violated a Tennessee state law by teaching evolution in high school. Scopes was prosecuted by William Jennings Bryan and defended by Clarence Darrow. Scopes lost, but open the door to evolution. -
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Led by MLK. Aimed to mobilize the vast power of the black churches on behalf of black rights. Trained and tested African Americans for ability to remain calm so they could participate nonviolently in marches and "sit ins" to push equality. Organization done through churches. -
The Fourth Great Awakening
Evangelical Church attendance rose. Can be attributed to Political figures like Ronald Reagan. Promoted conservative ideas. -
MOOSLUMS
Islam roars its ugly head in the United States and displays what horror Islam actually is. -
Pope Francis
Pope Francis elected and replaced Pope benedict XVI -
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