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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Second Generation of British Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
The religious and civil conflict in England in the mid-17th century limited immigration, as well as the attention the mother country paid the fledgling American colonies.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Second Great Awakening

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the Second Great Awakening discussing the different aspects of the revival in New England, western New York, and in the Appalachian region. The article includes information about the work of Charles Finney, the Latter-Day...
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Website
Other

The Hall of Church History: The Baptists

For Students 9th - 10th
From "Theology from a Bunch of Dead Guys," this site brings a more humorous perspective to a serious topic. Offers various articles on the history of the Baptist religion - some more historically valuable than others. Links provided to...
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Article
Other

American revolution.org: Sins of the Fathers: Religion and Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An academic essay describing the ways in which "religion is an active if not a determinative" cause for the American Revolution. The essay describes three influential areas: (1) religion and liberty, (2) religion and community, and (3)...
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: First African Baptist Church, Savannah, Georgia

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article gives information about the First African Baptist Church in Savannah, Georgia, the oldest African American church. There are links to websites for more information.
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: First Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
The encyclopedia entry about the First Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia,tells about the opportunities for both black slaves and freemen in this integrated church in the Antebellum South.