What series of religious revivals in the early 1800s emphasized good deeds and tolerance?

The series of religious revivals in the early 1800s that emphasized good deeds and tolerance is known as the Second Great Awakening. This movement played a significant role in shaping American religious life and society, fostering a sense of individual piety and responsibility. It encouraged people to engage in social reforms, emphasizing morality, altruism, and communal responsibility, leading to the development of various reform movements, including abolitionism and women's rights.

The Second Great Awakening also promoted a more democratic understanding of faith, breaking down established religious hierarchies and encouraging personal interpretation of the scriptures. This accessibility and focus on good deeds helped promote ideas of social justice and compassion, which greatly influenced American culture and the pursuit of societal improvement during that time.

In contrast, the First Great Awakening occurred in the 1730s and 1740s, focusing on personal salvation and emotional engagement with religion but not as directly tied to the concepts of good deeds and tolerance as the Second. The American Renaissance refers to a period of American literature and philosophy in the mid-19th century, distinct from the religious revival movements. The term "Religious Revival Movement" is a more generic term and does not specifically denote the influential period and characteristics found in the Second Great Awak