Select all that apply. which of the following accurately reflects the spread of religion in the new world? a. protestantism did not reach the new world until long after american independence. b. catholics and protestants united to expand their beliefs in the new world. c. south america had a high population of catholics due to the colonists who settled there. d. protestants established settlements along the western portion of what would be the united states. e. protestants had colonized areas along the eastern part of the united states.