After 1607 thousands of colonists came to the American colonies. Regarding religious toleration, which of the following was false?
a. most colonies allowed Catholics and Jews to practice their religions openly
b. toleration, although not total, was more complete in America than in the Old World
c. toleration in New England was generally limited to Puritans
d. a wide assortment of religious groups found a home in New Amsterdam
A
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A) They stressed victory over communism instead of containment. B) They sought a return to older moral standards. C) They embraced Eisenhower's foreign policy. D) They criticized Eisenhower for his increasing socialism. E) They rejected the Supreme Court as far too liberal.
When newly arrived Africans came to the Americas, which of the following usually did NOT occur?
A. They acquired new work skills. B. They received new names. C. They learned European languages. D. They went through a process of "seasoning." E. They were grouped together by ethnicity.
The space program launched by President Kennedy with the goal of sending a manned mission to the moon was the
a. Saturn program. b. Sputnik program. c. Mercury program. d. Apollo program. e. Moon shot.
To what does the term weregild refer?
A. fines for personal injury B. a dowry C. an inheritance D. salaries for clergy