English colonists in North America in the 1600s and 1700s most typically sought which of the following?
A) Chances to spread Christianity to Native Americans
B) Jobs working in factories
C) Political independence from England
D) Opportunities to improve their living conditions
D) Opportunities to improve their living conditions
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In "The Separate Paths of Japan and China," the authors argue that Japan had the advantage of ________
A) a stronger traditionalist culture B) a tradition of imperial support for the arts C) a stronger economy D) being able to imitate
The Declaration and Resolves passed at the Continental Congress in 1774 committed the colonies to:
A) independent government under the Constitution. B) immediate military action against the British. C) economic sanctions prohibiting importation and consumption of British goods and export of colonial goods to other parts of the empire. D) peacefully submitting to British rule.
Was Leopold II seizing control of the Congo resources for Belgium or himself?
A) He formed a corporation with himself as president and reaped the rewards of the Congo territory for himself. B) The Congo profits were turned over to the Belgian government. C) He formed a corporation with himself as president and initially reaped the rewards of the Congo territory for himself. Upon his death, ownership passed to the government of Belgium. D) He was part owner in partnership with the Belgian government of resources coming out the Congo. E) He seized the resources solely for the people of Belgium.
Values reflect culture, but they play no role in perpetuating the culture
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