Which of the Following Is True of How the New

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of how the new state constitutions in the Revolutionary era dealt with the issue of religious liberty?

• A) Several states finally allowed Jews to vote and to hold public office.
• B) States increased public funding of religion because they no longer had to win British approval to do so.
• C) Seven state constitutions began with a declaration of rights that included a commitment to "the free exercise of religion."
• D) Thomas Jefferson wrote a "Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom" in Virginia, but the House of Burgesses never adopted it.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure once used to treat mental disorders, involving the removal or destruction of part of the prefrontal cortex, now largely discredited due to severe side effects.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

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Trephining

An ancient medical practice that involves drilling or scraping a hole into the human skull to treat health issues or release pressure.

Severe Depression

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