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Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust?

To honor the financial and societal contributions of various religious organizations
To distinguish the nation from countries that restricted religious practices
To commemorate the social changes introduced by Christian leaders
To encourage the growth of religious institutions throughout the country

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To distinguish the nation from countries that restricted religious practices.
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Answer: I believe it was to distinguish the nation from countries that restricted religious practices.

Explanation: The term became the official motto during the Cold War era to distinguish the U.S. from the Soviet Union, which “promoted state atheism and thus implemented anti-religious legislation.” I hope this helps.

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