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Each answer should be about two paragraphs long, or at least one long paragraph

1. How has religion played a role in labor organizing and activism in the history of Philadelphia? What might this say about the uses of religion for social purposes more broadly?
2. Provide a basic illustration of Catholics and Catholicism in Philadelphia. Who comprised the majority of the early Catholic community and how has this changed? What was the relationship like between Catholics and people of other faiths in Philadelphia throughout history?
3. Provide a basic illustration of Jews and Judaism in Philadelphia. Who are some of the most notable figures in this story? What groups have comprised the majority of the Jewish community in the city? In what way is Philadelphia significant for American Judaism?
4. What is referred to as 'reform' in American religious history? Or, what is the 'Second Great Awakening'? What are some social institutions that were shaped by this?
5. Describe the significance of Christianity among the Black community of Philadelphia historically. Why is Philadelphia significant in the history of African-American Christianity? What are some notable figures in this history and what did they do?
6. How has Islam manifested within the African American community in the United States? How has it changed over time? What have some of the social dynamics been like between these Black American Muslims, and Muslim immigrants and the larger global ummah?
7. How has 'African traditional religion' come to be present in the United States and in Philadelphia specifically? What forms has it taken among whom? Where does it come from? What are some of its basic features?
8. What role have botánicas played in American cities? Who have they primarily served? What are their religious/spiritual roots?
9. How might sports and/or sports fandom be considered religion? How has the 'religion' of sports manifested in Philadelphia?