Question

first great awakening
the first great awakening circulated to the new england colonies during the 1790s. many influential christian sermonizers preached a departure from church-led faith, emphasizing a personal connection to christianity.

choose the correct answer
prior to the first great awakening, who generally told people how to live and receive salvation?

the church
the king
oneself

Explanation:

Prior to the First Great Awakening, religious authority and guidance on living and salvation were primarily provided by the church. The First Great Awakening later shifted towards personal religious connection, moving away from church - led faith. The king's role was more political, and the idea of "oneself" determining such matters was not the norm before this religious movement.

Answer:

A. the church