Why was the Act of Toleration enacted? A. to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland B. to provide freedom of religion for Jews C. to ensure African Americans could maintain their own religious practices D. to retain a separation between church and state

Answer 1

The Act of Toleration was enacted primarily to safeguard freedom of worship for Catholics in Maryland. Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. to safeguard freedom of worship to Catholics who founded Maryland.

The Act of Toleration, passed in 1649, was significant in promoting religious tolerance in the colony, particularly for Catholics amid a predominantly Protestant population.