An Example of Anti-Catholicism During the 1770s Was the

question 134

Multiple Choice

An example of anti-Catholicism during the 1770s was the

• A) barring of Catholics from southern state militias.
• B) Second Continental Congress's refusal to accept aid from Catholic France.
• C) widespread arrests of Catholics as potential British spies by Pennsylvania authorities.
• D) famous attack on a Boston convent by Massachusetts minutemen.
• E) First Continental Congress's denunciation of the Quebec Act.

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Definitions:

Nullification

The theory that states have the right to invalidate any federal law deemed unconstitutional, emphasizing state sovereignty.

South Carolina

A state in the southeastern region of the United States, known for its history, cultural heritage, and role in the American Civil War.

Federal Laws

Legislation enacted by the national government of a country that applies to the entire nation.

Westward Expansion

The 19th-century movement of settlers into the American West, encouraged by Manifest Destiny, land opportunity, and exploration.