Women Became Especially Active in the Social Reforms Stimulated by the Second

Women became especially active in the social reforms stimulated by the Second Great Awakening because

A) evangelical religion emphasized their spiritual dignity, and religious social reform legitimized their activity outside the home.
B) social reform seemed more attractive than church life itself.
C) women saw an opportunity to gain power in evangelical reform organizations.
D) many of the leading preachers and evangelists were women.
E) the biblical teachings of St. Paul emphasized women's roles in social reform.