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Sermons such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" were written largely in response to
the religious oppression some colonists had faced in Europe.
the rejection of religion in favor of rationalism by some colonists.
the growing desire among some colonists for independence from England.
the poverty faced by some colonists as a result of oppressive taxes levied by England.

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the rejection of religion in favor of rationalism by some colonists.

Explanation: Jonathan Edwards’ sermon is a hallmark of the Great Awakening, a revival movement aimed at combating growing religious apathy and Enlightenment-style rationalism/ skepticism and reawakening personal, emotional piety.