•passing laws to aid a religious institution •requiring individuals to attend religious services •punishing individuals for their religious beliefs •levying taxes to support religious institutions which amendment prohibits federal and state governments from carrying out these actions? a) the first amendment b) the second amendment c) the fifth amendment d) the tenth amendment

Which were the most important issues during the presidential election of 2008? economic downturn and environmental protection two overseas wars and economic downturn two overseas wars and campaign spending environmental protection and campaign spending

How did the northern u.s. change during the 19th century? select the best choice from the answers provided. a. it became more industrial. b. it became more agrarian. c. it became less populated. d. it became less diverse

How did the boston massacre contribute to the writing of the declaration of independence? a. many colonists began to see the british government as a source of protection. b. many colonists began to see the british government as a supporter of free speech. c. many colonists began to oppose the british government's building of forts on the frontier. d. many colonists began to fear the british government's harsh actions toward the colonies.