The British Colonizers founded the 13 states.
The Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional for State Officials to compose an official school prayer and encouraged its recitation in Public Schools.<span>
</span>The prayer that was in question was: <span>Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee, and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers and our country. Amen.
</span>The Court ruled that government-written prayers were a violation of the U.S. Constitution and the Establishment Clause of the first amendment. <span>The Court explained the importance of separation between church and state but emphasizes that the use of "Almighty God" still promotes specific religions that recognizes those terms which still violates the Establishment Clause.</span>
immigrants were drawn to cities in the northeast and Midwest as they came to find jobs and escape economic hardships at home. They also sought escape racial violence and political oppression. The cities were more diverse and tolerant. They were also cheaper and more convenient