In colonial America, Stephen Whiteman considered himself head of the household, controlling his wife and children as he felt he was ordained to do. This situation is an example of a

a. godly family.
b. nuclear family.
c. religious family.
d.
historical family.


a

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a. True b. False

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This 1996 Act makes it more difficult for undocumented immigrants to obtain citizenship:

a. Immigration and Nationality Act b. Immigrant Responsibility Act c. Immigration Act d. Magnuson Act

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Which of the following statements best defines religion?

A) It is an acceptance of a system of beliefs that prevents people from protesting oppression. B) It is anything that people see as awe-inspiring, supernatural, holy, and not part of the natural world. C) It is a social institution that involves shared beliefs, values, and practices related to the supernatural. D) It is a large established group that has strong ties to mainstream society. E) It refers to a group that is devoted to beliefs and practices that are outside of those accepted in mainstream society.

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While North American society tends to value progress, the idea that progress means __________ leads to problems of increasing population and declining resources.

A. upward mobility B. growth C. change D. hard work

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