Question

question 14 (5 points) why did some political leaders encourage disestablishment over the promotion of specific religion? they viewed an alliance between church and state as a tool of oppression. this gave them greater financial control of the young nation with an option to tax religious groups. they did not want religion to impact commerce with prohibitions against working on the sabbath. they were concerned about organized religious groups interfering in elections.

Explanation:

The question pertains to the reasons political leaders encouraged the disestablishment of a specific religion. The concern about an alliance between church and state being a tool of oppression is a common reason in historical and political - religious contexts for promoting disestablishment.

Answer:

They viewed an alliance between church and state as a tool of oppression.