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Social Changes in the Jackson Era

Question 9 • Survey of U.S. History - SS3313 IC

During the Second Great Awakening, how did revival meetings differ from traditional church services in America?

Answer
A
Revival meetings were loud and exciting, while church services tended to be formal and quiet.
B
Revival meetings were led by Protestants, while church services were led by Catholics.
C
Revival meetings only took place outdoors, while church services only took place indoors.
D
Revival meetings were led by preachers, while church services were led by church members.

Explanation

Revival meetings during the Second Great Awakening were designed to stir strong emotions and encourage people to convert, so they were often energetic and expressive. Traditional church services were generally more formal and quiet. Therefore, A is correct: revival meetings were loud and exciting, while church services tended to be formal and quiet.

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