Of the half million people who left England between 1607 and 1700:
a) more than half of them settled in North America.
b) Canada was the most popular destination, far outdistancing other English colonies.
c) more went to the West Indies than to North America.
d) almost all were members of aristocratic families.
Ans: c) more went to the West Indies than to North America.
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A) executing enemies and conciliating members of various elites. B) making peace with Britain. C) welcoming members of the royal family back to France. D) avoiding national plebiscites. E) restoring the power of the church and gaining support from the papacy.
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