Why did many religious groups in europe face persecution?

Which of the following led to a continuation of the treatment in the excerpt above? a)the brutality of the trans-atlantic african slave trade. b)spanish repression after violent native uprisings in new spain during the 16th century. c)european competition to quickly establish colonial holdings in the new world. d)the reliance of the spanish on native americans to provide labor under the encomienda system.

Need ! how did sumner define liberty in the book of "voices of freedom"

What was significant about the election of 1828 a. it was first to include b. it was first under new voting reforms c. it reintroduced the two party system d. it was decided by members of congress