What Was the Second Great Awakening

question 37

Multiple Choice

What was the Second Great Awakening?

• A) a wave of religious revivals
• B) a political movement to abolish slavery
• C) an early women's rights movement
• D) a reform movement to educate more American children
• E) a creative movement that revolutionized American art

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Definitions:

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A policy or ideology that promotes the inclusion and celebration of diverse cultural backgrounds, traditions, and beliefs within a society, recognizing and respecting cultural differences.

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