To Quakers, liberty was: a. extended to women but not to blacks. b. strictly defined. c. a universal entitlement. d. limited to the spiritually inclined. e. limited to white, landowning men.

A Universal entitlement.

Correct option C

Explanation:

Quakers are followers of a religious movement that began as an offshoot of Christianity in 17th century England. The movement emphasizes equal, inward access to God for all people. Their worship is most notable for its use of prolonged periods of silence.

Quakers are group of Christians who use no scripture and believe in great simplicity in daily life and in worship.

Members of the various Quaker movements are all generally united by their belief in the ability of each human being to experientially access the light within, or "that of God in every one".

C

Explanation:

The Religious Society of Friends was referred to as the Quaker Movement, was founded in England in the 17th century by George Fox. He and other early Quakers, or Friends, were persecuted for their beliefs. They believed that the presence of God exists in every person. Quakers did not agree with elaborate religious ceremonies, didn’t have official clergy and believed in spiritual equality for men and women. Quaker missionaries first arrived in America in the mid-1650s. Quakers, who practice pacifism, played a key role in both the abolitionist and women’s rights movements.

The Quakers took up the cause of protecting Native Americans’ rights, creating schools and adoption centers.

Quakers were also early abolitionists. Quakers in Philadelphia were ordered to stop buying and selling slaves.