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Which of the following was a characteristic of the First Great Awakening but NOT typically the Second?

  1. It took place within the context of the British American colonies
  2. It led to the creation of several new colleges and universities
  3. It involved highly emotional and dramatic public preaching
  4. It influenced the social behavior and daily lives of the participants
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Correct answer: It took place within the context of the British American colonies

The First Great Awakening occurred in the mid-1700s while the colonies were still under British rule. The Second Great Awakening occurred after the United States had established itself as an independent nation.

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