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What was the Great Awakening? a widespread belief that American colonies should be independent a Christian revival that swept the colonies in the 1730s and 1740s a belief that all problems could be solved by human reason a decade of creativity in colonial art and literature

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The Great Awakening was a Christian revival that swept the American colonies in the 1730s and 1740s. This movement emphasized personal faith, emotional involvement in religion, and a deepened connection to God, leading to a significant increase in church participation and the formation of new denominations. It played a crucial role in shaping American religious identity and had lasting effects on the social and cultural landscape of the colonies.