Question

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

The quotation from Jonathan Edwards emphasizes the concept of true liberty and the importance of individual conscience and moral agency. The Great Awakening, with its emphasis on personal faith and challenging established religious authority, contributed to a spirit of independence and self-determination among the colonists, which aligned with the broader movement towards challenging British rule and seeking independence.