Changes In American Society After The Second Great Awakening

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The middle to late 19th century was a tumultuous time in American society. After the Second Great Awakening many pathways to God opened up to the American populous. Most of the pathways were considered valid and Americans were left to decide what path they wanted to follow. Despite the numerous pathways, some Americans felt that their concerns regarding their personal lives were not being addressed. Chief among their concerns was a rapidly changing social ordered. This change was fueled by large amounts of immigrants and the rise of factories and railroads. The resulting fear was that many spiritual morals were being lost. Many of the Americans would held these fears would turn to spiritualism for a sense of order and spiritual satisfaction.

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