The first great awakening? choose only the statements that correctly describe an aspect of the first great awakening. jonathan edwards and george whitefield were famous preachers that spread the great awakening. the great awakening emphasized logic and rational thought as the basis for spirituality. the great awakening was one of the first shared experiences among all the colonies. the great awakening only spread through the puritan colonies. the great awakening made it easier for people to express themselves which led to greater democracy. as a result of the great awakening more ministry schools and colleges were created.