Wich is another name for an orthodox view of a historical event or period?

Is karma the same as destiny, in the sense that everything that happens to you is predetermined? do you believe that "what goes around comes around," and if so is this the same as karma? does everyone get what they deserve, in the end?

By the late 1930s, how were u.s. officials beginning to view japanese policies of expansion? a. they attempted to join forces with japan so as to increase u.s. territory. b. they warned them to stop expansionist actions or face potential u.s. intervention. c. they sent representatives to japan to work out territorial rights in a diplomatic fashion. d. they became fearful of their military power

Does anyone know why the second great awakening occurred? (i need an answer asap because this is a question on my assignment! < 3 : ))