The United States experienced major waves of immigration during the colonial era, the first part of the 19th century and from the 1880s to 1920. Many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic opportunity, while some, such as the Pilgrims in the early 1600s, arrived in search of religious freedom.
The answer really depends on which of the 13 Southern states you are referring to. Each state issued their own Ordinance of Secession, in either 1860 or 1861. Hope this helps.
Someone who accepted the beliefs of social Darwinism would have also agreed with the idea that "<span>d. The government must promote competition and innovation," since Darwinism held that the "fittest" would survive in business as well. </span>
It allowed any religion to practice their religion without being punished. But the settlers couldn’t deny God. It was mainly aimed at the Catholics I believe. Another name is An Act Concerning Religion.