Which statement is accurate about religious freedom in the United States during the early republic period?
A) Deists sought to separate church and state in order to free politics from religious control.
B) Jews gained the right to vote and hold public office in most states.
C) Seven states limited officeholding to Catholics.
D) Throughout the country, Muslims gained the right to vote.
E) Throughout the country, states established new nondenominational churches.

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Deists, including some of the Founding Fathers, advocated for the separation of church and state to ensure that politics remained free from religious influence. This principle was integral to the early republic's approach to religious freedom, aiming to prevent any single religion from dominating government affairs.

Which Statement Is Accurate About Religious Freedom in the United