The British countered American objections to taxation by arguing that __________
A) George III was king by the grace of God and not subject to the people
B) Americans enjoyed "virtual representation" in Parliament
C) the colonial assemblies had approved the Sugar and Stamp acts
D) British taxes were voluntary
Answer: B
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A) the death of the Republican nominee B) widespread voter fraud C) Democratic refusal to accept a Republican lead in the vote D) disputed electoral returns from Ohio and New York
American imperialism in the post-Spanish-American War era was
A) short in duration. B) steadily increasing. C) non-existent. D) long-lasting.
Which of the following incidents influenced the framers of the Constitution while creating the Electoral College?
A) The Boston massacre B) Shays' Rebellion C) The Gaspee incident D) The Boston Tea Party E) Fries's Rebellion
The expansion of agriculture was assisted by
a. moving land ownership from private to government hands. b. reliance on traditional farming methods. c. improved transportation. d. drought.