What was the 'Great Awakening's' impact on enslaved Africans?
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Correct answer: It exposed many enslaved people to Christianity through emotional revivals
The movement's emphasis on spiritual equality appealed to many enslaved people. Baptist and Methodist preachers often welcomed black converts, leading to the birth of the Black Church as a vital community institution.
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