Question

Which of the following is statement that describes how the second Great Awakening promoted social reform movements? .
A. . New religious ideas focused on people's ability to improve themselves and others.
B. . Journalists' stories from the South convinced people that slavery was evil.
C. . Scientific discoveries made improvements in society possible.
D. . New styles in art focused on the hard reality of industrial life. .

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. . New religious ideas focused on people's ability to improve themselves and others.

The first and the second Great Awakening were both motivated by religious ideals where humans were all equal and equally created by god. Due to this, there can be no slavery since no man is above another man.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. New religious ideas focused on people's ability to improve themselves and others.

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