Asked by Alina Moloko on May 02, 2024
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Jewish people enjoyed religious freedom under Maryland's Act Concerning Religion.
Act Concerning Religion
Also called the Maryland Toleration Act of 1649, it was one of the first laws imposing a degree of religious freedom in the British American colonies.
Jewish People
An ethnoreligious group originating from the Israelites or Hebrews of the ancient Middle East, sharing a common heritage, religion (Judaism), and cultural identity.
Religious Freedom
The right of individuals to practice any religion of their choice, or none at all, without government interference.
- Evaluate religious tolerance and freedom in early American colonies with a focus on Jewish and other religious communities.
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- Evaluate religious tolerance and freedom in early American colonies with a focus on Jewish and other religious communities.
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