THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TEXT SIGNERS AND LEGACY
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Question
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How did the Great Awakening affect colonists’ ways of thinking in both religion AND politics?
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It pressed colonists to question traditional authority.
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It encouraged the colonists to wake up early to harvest more crops.
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Promoted love and support for all of the new taxes the king was imposing.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Great Awakening notably altered the religious climate in the American colonies. Ordinary people were encouraged to make a personal connection with God, instead of relying on a minister. Newer denominations, such as Methodists and Baptists, grew quickly.
Detailed explanation-2: -The overall message was one of greater equality. So the First Great Awakening paved the way for independence and the Constitution. Speaking about spiritual equality encouraged colonists to think more about the need for democracy in both church and state.
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