Lead: In the early 1800s the Second Great Awakening brought explosive growth to Protestant evangelicalism and shaped the religious landscape in America until the present day. Intro.: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts. Content: In the decades following Independence, politics, economics, culture and religion were transformed by a new spirit of freedom, resistance to authority and orthodoxy, and a fascination with novelty and experimentation. Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [57.56 KB] Share