Question

Which of the following describes a major similarity between the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening?

A. Each movement called on colonists to end the practices of slavery and indentured servitude.
B. Each movement rejected materialism in favor of spiritual or philosophical pursuits.
C. Each movement presented reason and knowledge as important tools for understanding the universe.
D. Each movement inspired its followers to question traditional, political and religious hierarchies.

Answer 1

Option: D. Each movement inspired its followers to question traditional, political and religious hierarchies.

Explanation:

The Enlightenment was broadly a connection of philosophical views in vogue among the intellectuals during the 18th century. Its ideas influence people to overthrow colonial rule and monarchy. In America, it encouraged people to think of their position because of colonial rule and encouraged to revolt against the British in America resulted in the American Revolution.

The Great Awakening constitutes religious ideas that change the colonies in America from 1730 to 1740. It inspired its followers to question traditional values, religious hierarchies and political that allowed the British to rule colonies and impose taxes without any concerns towards the colonists.