Which of the following statements is true of New England society during the 1700s?
A) The heat, humidity, and miserable living conditions slowed the population growth.
B) A large group of aristocrats was present at the top of the social system.
C) Most of the population growth was because of the migration of slaves from Africa.
D) The dramatic increase in population reflected the stability and importance of families.
E) Slavery was visible only in the cities because wealthy colonists liked to have a servant in tow.
D
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A) It brought a new reliance on government subsidies. B) It meant the region was becoming America's breadbasket. C) It ended chronic starvation in the region. D) It destroyed small farms.
What was the relationship between African-American soldiers and Pancho Villa in 1916 and 1917?
A) Black troops joined Villa's forces. B) Black troops captured Villa but then allowed him to go free. C) Black troops helped to hide Villa. D) Black troops were dispatched to find Villa.
Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe medieval technology?
a. European technology developed, in part, because Medieval society did not share the extreme view in the ancient world that manual work was degrading. b. Medieval technology in part stemmed from the Christian that God was above nature, not in it. c. European technology benefited from the belief that God had made the earth to be exploited by humankind. d. In the Middle Ages, Europeans began to take the lead in technology over the Byzantines, Muslims, and Chinese. e. One of the major contrasts between the Middle Ages and modern times is the medieval aversion to technology.
The African National Congress was established to ______________.
A. promote cultural assimilation with Europeans B. bridge the divisions between African natives and European settlers C. arbitrate wages and working conditions for Africans in European jobs D. fight against the injustices of colonial rule E. take over from the colonial administration and implement self-rule