Question

how did the first great awakening affect the american colonies?
it created a strong belief in the rights of the individual, leading to the american revolution.
it created a strong belief in religion, helping to maintain traditional and formal christianity.
it encouraged reason over religion, increasing interest in changing the type of government.
it relied on ministers to translate the word of god, giving them the ultimate authority on religious practices

Explanation:

The First Great Awakening was a religious revival that emphasized individual religious experience and the rights of the individual. This new - found emphasis on individual rights contributed to the growing sentiment that eventually led to the American Revolution. It was not about maintaining traditional and formal Christianity as it was a break - away from some traditional religious structures. It did not encourage reason over religion; rather, it was a religious movement. And it did not give ministers ultimate authority on religious practices as it promoted a more personal relationship with God.

Answer:

It created a strong belief in the rights of the individual, leading to the American Revolution.