The persecution referred to in this passage includes the 1.
Romans' treatment of early Christians
2.
invasion of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union
3.
mass murder of Jews and others in concentration camps during the Holocaust
4.
deaths of American soldiers during the Bataan Death March

the answer is "focused on"

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question 1: a) thurgood marshall

question 2: b) the civil rights act of 1964

question 3: c) brown v board of education

question 4: d) creation of the dept of education

question 5: a) welfare and social security

explanation:

calvin taught his followers that human beings needed to follow strict rules to overcome their nature and do good. second choice