Question

How did the Second Great Awakening impact the roles of women and African Americans?

A. They worked for freedom for slaves in the South.
B. They had greater public roles of power within the church.
C. They had greater responsibilities in their jobs.
D. They had greater responsibilities in the home.

Answer 1

Answer;

C. They had greater responsibilities in their jobs.

Explanation;

• There were several impacts of the second great awakening on women. For example, it allowed greater role of women, at first within the household structure, and later in our society at large. There was a more equal sharing in responsibilities at home between husband and wife.
• Women also began to develop roles outside of the house. Women began to work in other reform movements, some of which reflected the values developed from the Second Great Awakening.
• Women became involved in the abolition movement and the temperance movement and more women began to teach in schools.