Read the quotation associated with the Great Awakening and answer the question.

Question

True liberty consists only in the power of doing what we ought to will, and in not being constrained to do what we ought not to will.
— attributed to Jonathan Edwards
Based on this quotation, how did the Great Awakening contribute to the development of the United States?
A
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The Great Awakening taught colonists the dangers of challenging British rule without having a plan for governance.
B.

The Great Awakening convinced colonists of the importance of following law and tradition to maintain social order.
C.

The Great Awakening taught colonists the importance of challenging authority and advocating for independence.
D.

The Great Awakening convinced colonists that slavery was immoral and marked the beginning of abolitionism.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C. The Great Awakening taught colonists the importance of challenging authority and advocating for independence.

This answer aligns with the quotation by Jonathan Edwards, which emphasizes the idea of true liberty and the importance of making personal choices free from external constraints. The Great Awakening encouraged individual thought and challenged established authority, both religious and political, contributing to the growing sentiment for independence in the colonies.