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What was the purpose of the second great awakening?

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A desire to reform the U.S. Also arose out of the second great awakening.
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A desire to reform the U.S. also arose out of the Second Great Awakening. The U.S. temperance and abolitionist movements were both greatly influenced by the revival movement and its messages. Additionally, women's involvement in the revival provided support for the women's rights movement.

I got this from my history book because I am home schooled
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