KEMPERPAINEGO KEMPERPAINEGO History Answered What describes the second Great Awakening of the early 1800s? A. Many Americans adopted eastern religions, such as Taoism and Buddhism. B. Preachers gave frightening sermons about dam-ation and everyone’s sinfulness. C. Religious leaders defended slavery and the practices of business tycoons. D. Preachers said society could be improved and salvation was up to the individual.