Question

In what ways did the Second | Great Awakening influence the cult of domesticity?

Answer 1

In what ways did the Second Great Awakening in the North influence two of the following?a. Abolitionism b.Temperance c. The cult of domesticity d. Utopian communities

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

At the end of the 18th century, the rebirth of religions is known as the Second Great Awakening. It created faith and brought light to the traditional values along with moral values.

It had effects on the temperance(prohibition) movement and the rise of the cult of domesticity - women's role in society. It portrayed women as a moral teacher, supervisor for her husband and children. They were considered as the nation's conscience.

The term cult was used after the awakening of the religions that made women as a key to maintain an honorable society. The women were divided into 2 groups and one group religious reformers and others were right's reformers.