Question

philadelphia nativist riots of 1844

• rioters burned the property of irish immigrants.
• nativists attacked catholic churches.
• dozens of people were killed.
• city police and the u.s. army and navy intervened to end the violence.

which statement describes the effectiveness of constitutional protections during the philadelphia riots of 1844?

• the constitution protects religious freedom, but individuals sometimes violate the religious rights of others.
• the constitution protects religion from government control, but it allows individuals to limit religions they oppose.
• the constitutional support of some religions over others provided the need for a constitutional amendment.
• the constitutional funding of some religious groups over others can result in protests against the government.

clear all

Explanation:

La Constitución protege la libertad religiosa, pero en los disturbios de Filadelfia de 1844, individuos (nativistas) violaron los derechos religiosos de los inmigrantes irlandeses (católicos), quemando su propiedad y atacando iglesias. Aunque la Constitución ofrece protección, los individuos a veces la violan, lo que se alinea con la primera opción. Las otras opciones son incorrectas: la Constitución no permite a individuos limitar religiones (segunda opción), no apoya o financia religiones (tercera y cuarta opciones son erróneas sobre el contenido constitucional).

Answer:

A. The Constitution protects religious freedom, but individuals sometimes violate the religious rights of others.