For Most of American History, the Second Amendment Was Considered

question 5

Multiple Choice

For most of American history, the Second Amendment was considered to apply to state militias and not individuals. When did the idea of an individual right to gun ownership become widespread?

• A)The 1920s
• B)The 1940s
• C)The 1960s
• D)The 1980s
• E)The 1880s

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