They were being forced to pay the church with goods and they were being made to do manual labor, while often times being physically abused.
The amendment becomes part of the Constitution when it has been ratified by three-fourths (currently 38) of the states. This process has been used for ratification of every amendment to the Constitution thus far. Article V also provides for an alternative process, which has never been utilized.
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Sorry Rjune....but there is no question to be answered.
