Question

tn state standards mastery question
how did the events and ideas of the second great awakening impact the united states in the 19th century?
a. they led to stricter interpretations of biblical teachings and practices.
b. they changed people’s ideas about the role of god in their lives.
c. they prompted a resurgence in practicing puritan social norms.
d. they created a greater reliance on trained clergy members.
answer:

Explanation:

The Second Great Awakening emphasized personal religious experience and a more emotional, less rigid approach to faith, so option A (stricter interpretations) is incorrect. It focused on individual spiritual awakening and social reform, which changed people's ideas about God's role in their daily lives (making B correct). The Second Great Awakening was a new religious movement, not a resurgence of Puritan norms (so C is wrong), and it encouraged lay participation rather than greater reliance on trained clergy (so D is wrong).

Answer:

B. They changed people's ideas about the role of God in their lives.