The term "First" refers to the First Great Awakening, which was a religious revival movement that took place in the American colonies in the 1730s and 1740s.
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Colonial Revivalism: A religious movement characterized by emotional preaching and a focus on personal salvation during colonial times.
Jonathan Edwards: An influential preacher during the First Great Awakening known for his sermon "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God."
George Whitefield: A charismatic English evangelist who played a key role in spreading the message of the First Great Awakening.