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The Middle Colonies

Question 7 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History

How did the Great Awakening affect the practice of religion in the colonies? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Answer
A
Fewer people attended church services.
B
Many churches split during the movement.
C
New religions grew in popularity.
D
People became less tolerant of religious diversity.

Explanation

The Great Awakening encouraged people to seek more emotional, personal religious experiences, leading some to leave established churches. This caused many churches to split, and new religious groups grew in popularity. Church attendance generally increased rather than decreased, and the movement did not make people less tolerant of religious diversity.

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