Shortly after the conquests, Catholic missionaries—Jesuits until 1571, Franciscans and Dominicans after that—attempted to convert Native Americans to Christianity. This would be the first major successful Spanish Jesuit mission in the region.
Confucianism. If that's incorrect I'd say Buddhism
Southern state legislatures employed literacy tests as part of the voter registration process starting in the late 19th century. Literacy tests, along with poll taxes, residency and property restrictions and extra-legal activities (violence, intimidation) were all used to deny suffrage to African Americans.
America grew during the 1920's by Immigration and a powerful economy, becoming a world power in many regards. America was able to lend money to European nations, expand social programs and allow for many migrants to come into the United States. America also experienced rapid growth in the Industrial sector with many factories and innovations being designed.
He wanted them to go on the Crusades for the Holy Land aka Palestine
