What role did Constantine play in the spread of Christianity throughout the empire?

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After Constantine declared Christianity legal, Bishop Donatus advised forgiveness of previous
church leadership, which inspired the rapid spread of Christianity throughout the empire.
After Constantine declared Christianity legal, Bishop Donatus advised forgiveness of previous church leadership, which inspired the rapid spread of Christianity throughout the empire.

After Constantine lost the Battle of Milvian Bridge, the emperors and their people renewed their
faith in pagan gods, limiting the spread of Christianity.
After Constantine lost the Battle of Milvian Bridge, the emperors and their people renewed their faith in pagan gods, limiting the spread of Christianity.

When Constantine declared Christianity legal, other leaders refused to convert, which influenced
pagan followers and limited the spread of Christianity.
When Constantine declared Christianity legal, other leaders refused to convert, which influenced pagan followers and limited the spread of Christianity.

Constantine declared Christianity legal, and it quickly spread throughout the land as Christians
were free to worship and were given important leadership positions.
Constantine declared Christianity legal, and it quickly spread throughout the land as Christians were free to worship and were given important leadership positions.

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The correct response is:

Constantine declared Christianity legal, and it quickly spread throughout the land as Christians were free to worship and were given important leadership positions.

This reflects Constantine's pivotal role in legalizing and promoting Christianity through the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, which allowed Christians to practice their faith openly and led to the religion's rapid growth within the Roman Empire.