Read the sentence from the section “Effects Of The Great Awakening.” It reinvigorated religion in America at a time when it was steadily declining and introduced ideas that would penetrate into American culture for many years to come.

What does the verb "penetrate" convey in the sentence?

the sense that the ideas of the Great Awakening were drastically different from prior religious views

the sense that the Great Awakening had a largely superficial effect on the United States

the sense that the Great Awakening made religious worship more egalitarian

the sense that the Great Awakening significantly influenced many aspects of American life