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Which of the following best explains why california has more catholics than any other state? california is home to a large population of asian immigrants, and many asians are catholic. california has very little religious diversity. california has a large latin american population, and many latin americans are catholic. the catholic church is based in california.

Which fact would this be, and how might you verify the truth?

The delegates of the second continental congress who were ready to declare independence were from which area? a. new england b. the southern colonies c. quebec d. the middle colonies