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1. The Great Awakening is best described as
a. the conversion of thousands of Native Americans to Chrisitanity
b. the shift of many New Englanders to the Quaker faith
c. a total rejection of Puritian ideas
d. a series of religious revivals in the British colonies
my answer is D
D is the best answer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Great_Awakening
To verify your answer, let's break down the options and explain how to approach this question:
a. The conversion of thousands of Native Americans to Christianity: This option does not accurately describe the Great Awakening. While the Great Awakening did involve religious conversions, it primarily focused on the British colonies, particularly in North America.
b. The shift of many New Englanders to the Quaker faith: This option is incorrect. The Great Awakening did not specifically lead to a widespread shift of New Englanders to the Quaker faith. It was a broader movement that impacted various denominations.
c. A total rejection of Puritan ideas: This option is too extreme and does not accurately describe the Great Awakening. The movement did involve questioning and challenging some traditional religious beliefs, but it was not a complete rejection of Puritan ideas.
d. A series of religious revivals in the British colonies: This option correctly describes the Great Awakening. The Great Awakening refers to a period of intense religious fervor and revivalism that occurred in the British colonies (primarily in North America) during the 18th century. It was characterized by passionate preaching, emotional gatherings, and an emphasis on personal salvation.
Based on the explanations above, your answer of D - "a series of religious revivals in the British colonies" is correct.