The abolitionist movement gained strength during the colonial era, but the American Revolution turned the attention of the public to other matters. In the early nineteenth century, slavery again became a major issue in American
politics. What role did the Second Great Awakening have on this development?
A)
Christian activists created organizations to help slaves escape from the
South
Due to the moral arguments against slavery, abolition became a religious
issue.
B)
C)
Politicians began to frame slavery as a states' rights issue rather than a
moral issue.
D)
Many churches took a stand in favor of slavery, leading to a decline in
church attendance.