You see, in the american colonies, we believe that the purpose of government is

Provide us freedom and the right to choose

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.

answer is :

many churches split during the movement.

new religions grew in popularity.