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How did the First Great Awakening influence the movement for independence in the colonies?
A.
The push for political freedom led colonists to also want economic freedom.
B.
The push for economic freedom led colonists to also want political freedom.
C.
The push for religious freedom led colonists to also want political freedom.
D.
The push for economic freedom led colonists to also want religious freedom.

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C. The push for religious freedom led colonists to also want political freedom.

Explanation: The First Great Awakening emphasized individual conscience, challenged established religious authorities, and promoted ideas of equality and resistance to traditional hierarchies. Those attitudes carried over into politics and helped fuel demands for greater self-government and independence.