One of the main reasons Islam became a major religion in Africa was that: A. it offered an alternative to unpopular Christian beliefs.
B. it promised to get rid of all taxes on salt and gold.
C. it received support from western African empires.
D. it started in Africa instead of on a foreign continent.

Use the internet and other research materials to find information about the equal rights amendment. then write a 250-word essay in which you answer the following questions. what are a few of the positive things the equal rights amendment would have done for women in america? critics of the amendment pointed out some negative repercussions. what were they? all things considered, would you be in favor of the amendment or against it and why?