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Old and New Lights

In the early 1700's, old lights were simply orthodox members of the clergy who believed that the new ways of revivals and emotional preaching were unnecessary. New lights were the more modern- thinking members of the clergy who strongly believed in the Great Awakening. These conflicting opinions changed certain denominations, helped popularize missionary work and assisted in the founding educational centers now known as Ivy League schools.

Subject: 
US History [1]
Vocabulary: 
Chapter 5 - Colonial Society on the Eve of Revolution [2]

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