Use the quote and your knowledge from the Unit to answer the following question.
"For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens, in giving it on all occasions their effectual support."
- Letter from George Washington to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, August 18, 1790
This quote is in response to the Hebrew Congregation's support of
(1 point)
Responses
religious tolerance shown by George Washington
religious tolerance shown by George Washington
Washington's attempts to make the Jewish faith the national religion
Washington's attempts to make the Jewish faith the national religion
racial, ethnic and religious superiority shown by President Washington
racial, ethnic and religious superiority shown by President Washington
Military victory achieved in the American Revolution