English officials believed that the establishment of colonies in the New World would help maintain order in England by
a. providing new markets for English goods among Native Americans.
b. providing an outlet for what the officials perceived to be England's excess population.
c. diverting the attention of the English people from domestic problems to the task of converting the Indians
toChristianity.
d. increasing England's supply of gold and silver, thereby bringing inflation under control.
b
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Which statement is LEAST characteristic of the Greek polis?
a. It was composed of a central town or city, and the countryside surrounding it. b. It was a communal environment of individuals, some who were citizens with rights, others who were citizens without rights, and others who were not citizens. c. It played a significant role in unifying all Greeks throughout the entire region under a single government. d. It developed simultaneously with the creation of the new system of Greek military organization. e. It could vary in size from a few square miles to hundreds of square miles.
Minoan religion differs from Mesopotamian by its use of
A. human sacrifice. B. cult objects. C. strict separation of church and state. D. anthropomorphic gods. E. public rituals expected of all society.
Explain the ratio of 5: 5: 3: 1.75: 1.75
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Resistance to British policies diminished for a time after 1770 because __________
A) the British withdrew troops from coastal cities B) a new prime minister assumed power C) Parliament repealed most of the Townshend duties D) admiralty courts released all American smugglers