Question

African Americans found the Methodist and Baptist churches especially attractive because of their:

A. emotional church services.
B. rapid growth in the South.
C. condemnation of slavery.
D. emphasis upon Bible studies.
E. belief in salvation for all.

Answer 1

African Americans were attracted to the Methodist and Baptist churches during the Second Great Awakening due to the emotional worship services, belief in salvation for all, and the emphasis on spiritual equality.

Step-by-step explanation:

African Americans found the Methodist and Baptist churches especially attractive because of their emphasis on emotional church services, the offer of salvation for all, and the focus on spiritual equality. During the revivals of the Second Great Awakening, these denominations preached that salvation was something anyone could achieve and that all people, including the enslaved and marginalized, were equal before God. This inclusive message resonated with African Americans, who also appreciated the churches' emphasis on personal religious experiences and the ability for uneducated lay-preachers to lead services and preach. Factors such as emotional styles of worship, the belief in salvation for all, and the lack of requirement for educated clergy contributed to the attractiveness of these denominations. The Baptist and Methodist churches offered a sense of empowerment and community, aligning with the emerging spiritual and social needs of African Americans at the time.

Answer 2

The correct answer is letter E.

Explanation: Methodism was a Christian spiritual revival movement that occurred in 18th-century England that gave rise to the Methodist Church in 1739 and emphasized the intimate relationship of the individual with God, beginning with personal conversion and following a life of Christian ethics and morals.

The Baptist Churches are various Christian denominations, with a form of congregational government, whose basic doctrine is salvation through faith alone, having as a rule of faith and practice the Holy Bible, and in principle the separation of church and state.