History of the United States I / Unit 13 USH1 1808 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Burned Over District
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The idea
Western New York became known as the burned over district, named for the intense flames of religious fervour that swept repeatedly across the area.
In practice
A region revived so often that observers described the ground as scorched.
Where people slip
Nearly every movement in this unit has roots there, including the Mormons at entry 1822 and the women's convention at entry 1857.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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