How did the typical immigrants to what would become the United States in the 1700s differ from the “commoners” in the European countries they left behind?
a. They were less religious than the people that remained in Europe.
b. They owned land.
c. They had effective standing armies.
d. They were not as poor as those who remained in Europe.
Answer: b
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a. Changing economic conditions b. Reduced employment of women and minorities c. Increased interaction by citizens in the governance process d. The rise of globalization
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