The Great Awakening started as a questioning of religion and authority of government. This led to tolerance of new beliefs. The Great awakening created a sense of shared American identity that affected the people who experienced it all across the colonies. People grouped together no matter were they were from or whom they were. It also led to religion for black slaves and Indians because of missionaries. There were many causes and effects of the …
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…awakening everyone came together due to religion and to convert. Even Indians were involved with Americans religion because of missionaries. All people no matter what race, sat in the same church listening to people like George Whitefield. The awakening was a big step because it brought all people in America together. Overall the great awakening was a significant movement for the colonies. It brought Americans closer and made things better for America as a whole.