Immigration versus the Great Awakening

The Great Awakening had some influence on the development of a Democratic Society in America, but immigration was key to the development of Democracy in the United States. Before the great Awakening, religion in America was strict and very conservative. Religion was based on hierarchical ideals that work well with a strictly defined class system. These ideas did not mesh well with the Democratic ideas of America. The Great Awakening took away some of the negativity that made the religious society so strict. Immigration was extremely important in the development of Democracy in America. One of the keys to Democratic society is to have some sense of equality throughout. By having people of many nationalities all set at as equals, the foundation for Democracy is set. Also by setting many nationalities on an equal playing field, hard work and thus production is encouraged.