When it came to religion,the National Assembly

A) declared the country to be atheist.
B) outlawed the Catholic Church.
C) allowed Protestants and Jews to be only "passive" (that is,nonvoting) citizens.
D) did not extend citizenship to Protestants and Jews.
E) proclaimed full and equal civil rights for Protestants and Jews.

National Assembly

A legislative body, often in a revolutionary context, representing a nation's populace and having the authority to enact laws and make decisions for the public good.

Civil Rights

The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality, often protected under the law against discrimination or oppression based on race, religion, sex, and other statuses.

Protestants

Followers of Protestantism, a branch of Christianity that originated with the Reformation in the 16th century, emphasizing the authority of the Bible and justification by faith alone.