Question

In colonial America, the belief that laziness and time- wasting were sinful was a reflection of _____.

• A. the temperance movement
• B. the philosophy of transcendentalism
• C. the Protestant work ethic
• D. he principle of the separation of church and state
• E. the religious message of the Great Awakening

Answer 1

The correct option is C the Protestant work ethic

In colonial America, the belief that laziness and time-wasting were sinful was a reflection of the Protestant work ethic. Under this viewpoint, hard work was seen as necessary to serve God, and members of the church were expected to be highly industrious. Option A is incorrect because the Temperance movement concerned alcohol consumption. Option E is incorrect because the Great Awakening of the 1730s and 1740s was a period of religious revival that attempted to arouse individuals’ emotions and to instill a fear of divine retribution.