What is a similarity between how the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening influenced the US government?

Both movements encouraged people to think for themselves rather than simply accept traditional authority. The Enlightenment emphasized reason and individual rights, while the Great Awakening emphasized personal religious experience and individual choice. This shared emphasis on the individual helped shape ideas about self-government, making “the power and rights of the individual” the best answer.

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