In the 1950s Mainstream Protestant Denominations in the United States

question 42

Multiple Choice

In the 1950s mainstream Protestant denominations in the United States:

• A) Began to decline
• B) Surged in membership
• C) Fell dramatically
• D) Began to show signs of aging

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