Which describes the second Great Awakening of the early 1800s?

A.
Preachers gave frightening sermons about damnation and everyone’s sinfulness.

B.
Preachers said society could be improved and salvation was up to the individual.

C.
Religious leaders defended slavery and the practices of business tycoons.

D.
Many Americans adopted eastern religions, such as Taoism and Buddhism.

Question

Which describes the second Great Awakening of the early 1800s?	
 
 A.
Preachers gave frightening sermons about damnation and everyone’s sinfulness.
 
 B.
Preachers said society could be improved and salvation was up to the individual.
 
 C.
Religious leaders defended slavery and the practices of business tycoons.
 
 D.
Many Americans adopted eastern religions, such as Taoism and Buddhism.

afrodiddle · Answer

What is "The Great Awakening" ?

afrodiddle · Answer

Look back through your lesson and read about the camp meeting :) that demonstrates the great awakening.

afrodiddle · Answer

The Second Great Awakening of the early 1800s actually began around 1790 and was a religious awakening among Protestants. A new focus was put on faith and the rights of women and African Americans.