Why did many wealthy Americans resist calls for independence in 1776?
A) They were convinced that an American victory was impossible.
B) They had strong social and economic ties to Britain.
C) They believed that independence would lead to the abolition of slavery.
D) They thought the time was not yet right to break with Britain.
Answer: B
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A) he allowed Christian practices to continue. B) he allied himself with their Navajo and Apache enemies. C) they missed Spanish support in their struggle with the Apaches. D) they preferred Protestant to Catholic Christianity.
The revolution against Egypt's Hosni Mubarak was launched by the April 6 Youth Movement, a ________ group composed of social and political activists.
a. Twitter. b. Facebook. c. Taliban. d. Google.
Robert Owen and Owenites
a. criticized organized religion. b. shied away from radical causes such as an eight-hour workday. c. believed in private ownership of property. d. tried to shield themselves from modern industry like textile factories.
Indian farmers faced all of the following problems EXCEPT
A. high taxes for land-owners. B. the unpredictability of the climate. C. government control of crop prices. D. heavy rents for sharecroppers. E. the whims of the marketplace.