Which of the following statements best evaluates why Constantine I converted to Christianity during his fight to gain control of the Roman Empire?(1 point)

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Constantine thought he saw a cross in the sky the night before a big battle and believed this celestial clue helped him win the battle.
Constantine thought he saw a cross in the sky the night before a big battle and believed this celestial clue helped him win the battle.

Constantine was already a Christian before he began fighting to gain control of the western portion of the empire and only made it public after the fighting started.
Constantine was already a Christian before he began fighting to gain control of the western portion of the empire and only made it public after the fighting started.

Constantine never became a Christian; he died a pagan.
Constantine never became a Christian; he died a pagan.

Constantine and Licinius, the emperor of the eastern half of the Roman Empire, met and announced a decision to let people publicly believe in Christianity without fear of being persecuted. After that, Constantine thought it was safe to convert.

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The statement that best evaluates why Constantine I converted to Christianity during his fight to gain control of the Roman Empire is:

Constantine thought he saw a cross in the sky the night before a big battle and believed this celestial clue helped him win the battle.

This reflects the historical account of Constantine's conversion, particularly during the Battle of Milvian Bridge, where he reportedly had a vision that inspired his belief in the Christian God’s support for him in battle.