Answer: During the First Indian War of Independence in 1857, Sir Syed stayed loyal to the British and saved European lives. After the rebellion was over, Sir Syed wrote an essay title “The Causes of the Indian Revolt” and claimed that the British were the main cause the rebellion. To close the gap between British Christians and the Indian Muslims, Sir Syed wrote 'The Loyal Mohammedans of India' in which he asked the British to end their hostility and proved that Muslims were loyal to the British. Furthermore, he wrote Tabyin-ul-Kalam, showing the similarities between the Quran and the Bible. He also established British Indian Association and continued to support both, closing the gap between Christians and Muslims.
The 2nd Great Awakening helped Protestants, Baptists, and Methodists. Catholics were discriminated against because people thought that they would listen to their Church's leadership over their countries.
