Which of the following was NOT a motive for the political reforms enacted by the Spanish crown in its American colonies?
A. to extend local liberties
B. to control the flow of trade
C. to tax subjects more efficiently
D. to keep order
Answer: A
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Macon's Bill No. 2
a. halted trade with France. b. permitted trade with all nations but promised that if either Britain or France lifted its commercial restrictions on American trade, the U.S. would stop trading with the nation that had not repealed its commercial restrictions on American trade. c. forbade American trade with Britain and France but promised to open trade with either country if it would cease its violations of American neutrality rights. d. repealed the Embargo Act of 1807. e. halted trade with Britain.
In their dealings with Indian groups during the 1770s and 1780s, Spanish officials favored __________
A. war against the Comanches, but peace with the Apaches B. war against the Apaches, but peace with the Comanches C. war against all Indians D. joining with the French in a joint military attack against the Indian peoples
Conscience Whigs were Whigs who were opposed to slavery
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How did Phillis Wheatley distinguish herself?
A) She was the first black woman to graduate from a British college. B) She was the first woman to die at the Battle of Lexington. C) She was an accomplished poet. D) She was the first black abolitionist in the colonies.