What did the commentator mean when he said that Catholicism became a “religion fit for gentlemen”

Which of the following best explains why california has more catholics than any other state? california is home to a large population of asian immigrants, and many asians are catholic. california has very little religious diversity. california has a large latin american population, and many latin americans are catholic. the catholic church is based in california.

To keep other european powers from threatening its empire in america, spain sent soldiers, settlers, and?

What ideas, institution, and causes became the focal points of chinese and islamic resistance respectively to the west in the latter half of 19th century and the first decades of the 20th