THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION 1700 1774
THE AMERICAN ENLIGHTENMENT INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
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Which of the following was NOT an effect the of Great Awakening?
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Churches gained 20, 000-50, 000 new followers
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The idea that inward belief is less important than outward actions
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It encouraged ideas of equality and the right to challenge authority
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It contributed to the revolutionary fervor of the colonists
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Effects of the Great Awakening 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: -Answer: C-The First Great Awakening did not lead to an increase in witchcraft trials.
Detailed explanation-3: -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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