Question

how did everson v. board of education (1947) change the interpretation of the protections provided by the bill of rights?
the interpretation of the protection of the right to bear arms was reinforced by ruling that a statute prohibiting handguns was unconstitutional.
the interpretation of the protection of religious freedom expanded to include protection from state government infringement.
the interpretation of the protection of religious freedom was limited through the exclusion of the due process and establishment clauses.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first option: The Everson case is about religious freedom (Establishment Clause), not the right to bear arms. So this option is incorrect.
2. Analyze the second option: Everson v. Board of Education applied the Establishment Clause (part of religious freedom protections) to the states via the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause, expanding religious freedom protection to include state government infringement. This matches the case's impact.
3. Analyze the third option: The case expanded, not limited, religious freedom interpretation by incorporating the Establishment Clause against the states. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The interpretation of the protection of religious freedom expanded to include protection from state government infringement.