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==History==
==History==
The denomination grew rapidly in all parts of the U.S., especially the middle states. Methodism were about 4% of the population from 1830 to 1860; it peaked in 1925 at 6.5%. The decline accelerated after 1960, as more people died than joined. It had approximately equal appeal to blacks and whites,<ref> Most of the blacks belong to the [[Methodist Episcopal Church]] and the [[Methodist Episcopal Zion Church]], but there are large numbers affiliated with the United Methodist Church as well.</ref> and its missions were relatively successful among the many German and Scandinavian immigrants.
The denomination grew rapidly in all parts of the U.S., especially the middle states. Methodists comprised about 4% of the total population from 1830 to 1860; the peak came in 1925 at 6.5%. The decline accelerated after 1960, as more people died than joined. It had approximately equal appeal to blacks and whites,<ref> Most of the blacks belong to the [[Methodist Episcopal Church]] and the [[Methodist Episcopal Zion Church]], but there are large numbers affiliated with the United Methodist Church as well.</ref> and its missions were relatively successful among the many German and Scandinavian immigrants in the U.S.
===Colonial Era===
===Colonial Era===
The [[First Great Awakening]] was a series of religious revivals up and down the colonies, beginning in the 1720s. Different denominations took part, but none gained as many members as the newly founded Methodist sect, still considered a part of the Anglican Church. The most effective revivalist was Englishman [[George Whitefield]], who visited the colonies seven times and was largely responsible for the success of the [[First Great Awakening]].
The [[First Great Awakening]] was a series of religious revivals up and down the colonies, beginning in the 1720s. Different denominations took part, but none gained as many members as the newly founded Methodist sect, still considered a part of the Anglican Church. The most effective revivalist was Englishman [[George Whitefield]], who visited the colonies seven times and was largely responsible for the success of the [[First Great Awakening]].