Although the First Amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, before independence, which of the following was true?

A. Early colonists were unconcerned with religion and focused more on the day-to-day task of surviving.
B. The freedom of religion was guaranteed in the Bill of Rights under the Articles of Confederation.
C. Many of the early colonies designated official churches which believers and nonbelievers alike were forced to attend and support with taxes.
D. none of these


Answer: C

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Describe the impact of the African American civil rights movement on other oppressed groups. Which tactics developed by African Americans did members of these other groups adopt? Which tactics did they develop on their own? Which group has the most success in bringing about legal changes to secure equal rights?

What will be an ideal response?

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Article III of the Constitution establishes a __________ and defines its jurisdiction. Answer: Supreme Court

Fill in the blank with the correct words.

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