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The Middle Colonies

Question 4 • FL-2100010-M/J United States History

Which of the following best describes the Act of Toleration of 1649?

Answer
A
The law granted Christian colonists religious freedom.
B
The law became a model for other North American colonies.
C
The law led to a Catholic takeover of the colonial assembly in Maryland.
D
The law granted religious freedom to all non-Christians in Maryland.

Explanation

The 1649 Act of Toleration in Maryland protected freedom of worship for Christians, including Catholics and Protestants. It did not extend that protection to all non-Christians, so A, “The law granted Christian colonists religious freedom,” is the best description.

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