The Following Questions Refer to the Excerpt Below

question 53

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the excerpt below.
"Therefore…enacted…that noe person or persons whatsoever within this Province,or the Islands,Ports,Harbors,Creekes,or havens thereunto belonging professing to believe in Jesus Christ,shall from henceforth bee any waies troubled,Molested or discountenanced for or in respect of his or her religion nor in the free exercise thereof within this Province or the Islands thereunto belonging nor any way compelled to the belief or exercise of any other religion against his or her consent…"
Maryland Toleration Act,April 21,1649
-Which of the following was a result of trends like those seen in the excerpt?

• A) Decreasing Anglicization of the American colonies
• B) The development of colonies with distinct religious and ethnic differences
• C) British control of colonial governments increased during this period
• D) New ideas emerged that challenged the legality and morality of slavery

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Definitions:

Undue Influence

Pressure from a dominant, trusted person that makes it impossible for a party to bargain the terms of a contract freely.

Negotiable Instruments

Substitutes for money that bestow unique benefits; vehicles for conveniently transferring funds or advancing credit.

Bills of Exchange Act

Legislation that regulates the creation and the use of bills of exchange, a type of negotiable instrument.

Holder in Due Course

A legal term describing someone who has obtained a negotiable instrument in good faith and for value, thus having certain protections.