Question

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why did the great awakening help prepare colonists for the american revolution?
it promoted the idea that ordinary people could challenge authority.
it taught colonists that religion had no connection to politics.
it forced colonists to avoid talking about freedom or rights.
it convinced colonists to accept all british taxes.

Explanation:

The First Great Awakening was a religious revival in the British American colonies mainly between 1720 and 1740. It emphasized that individuals could have a direct relationship with God, rather than relying solely on the clergy (a form of authority). This idea of challenging traditional religious authority (where the clergy had a dominant role) could translate to a mindset where ordinary people might question other forms of authority, like British colonial rule.

• The option “It taught colonists that religion had no connection to politics” is incorrect. Religion was intertwined with many aspects of colonial life, including influencing views on governance and rights.
• The option “It forced colonists to avoid talking about freedom or rights” is wrong. The Great Awakening, by promoting individual spiritual experiences, could actually foster discussions about individual rights (in a religious - freedom context that could expand to other freedoms).
• The option “It convinced colonists to accept all British taxes” is incorrect. The Great Awakening did not have a pro - British - tax agenda. In fact, the spirit of individualism it promoted could lead to more resistance against what were seen as unjust (British - imposed) measures.

Answer:

It promoted the idea that ordinary people could challenge authority.