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Period: Jan 1, 1492 to
Colonial Era
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Mayflower Compact
I group of Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower signed an agreement for self-government on their way to a new land. -
Massachusetts Bay is founded
People come to America in search or religious freedom. -
A letter to Salmon P. Chase
Rev M. R. Watkinson wrote a letter to treasury suggesting that a god-related motto be put onto American coins. -
"In God We Trust"
Since the year 1938, all coins have been inscripted with the motto "In God We Trust". -
No requirement to recite the pledge
The Supreme Court ruled that it cannot be required for students to recite the pledge at school. They must be allowed to opt out at their wish. -
Voluntary prayer in schools
Supreme Court ruled that administration cannot affiliate with religious activities at public schools, and students can but are not required to pray in school. -
Court case settled over job denial in favor of Muslim woman
A Muslim woman was denied a job at Abercrombie becuase of the image she portrayed by wearing a hijab.