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Life in the Colonies

Question 5 • DCSS US History CR 24-25

How did the First Great Awakening affect attitudes toward religion in the colonies during the early 1700s?

Answer
A
It led to fewer adherents of organized religions.
B
It created greater uniformity.
C
It weakened the role of Puritanism.
D
It increased tolerance of different religions.

Explanation

The First Great Awakening encouraged people to seek personal religious experiences and helped new Protestant denominations gain followers. This challenged the authority of established churches and contributed to greater acceptance of different religious groups, so the best answer is “It increased tolerance of different religions.”

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