The largest group of white, non-English immigrants to the colonies was the __________
A) Dutch
B) Germans
C) Swedish
D) Scots-Irish
E) French
Answer: D
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American life in the late nineteenth century included __________
a. a movement toward healthier diets and lifestyles b. hopelessly primitive medical science c. a majority of the population living in urban areas d. a life expectancy of about 60 years e. food prices that were constantly getting lower
In street fighting in European cities
a. revolutionary students and workers consistently prevailed. b. many revolutionaries reorganized to fight back. c. many regulars deserted. d. relatively few civilians were killed. e. regular forces ultimately proved able to defeat fractionalized and inexperienced revolutionaries.
Arguments made by slavery's defenders include all of the following ideas EXCEPT that
A. it would be impractical to send two million slaves to Africa. B. most slaves were content in their present situation. C. it would be dangerous to leave slaves on American soil. D. slave property was too valuable.
Coartación:
A) gave slaves the right to retaliate against unusually harsh masters. B) gave slaves the right to initiate purchase of their own freedom. C) gave slaves the right to serve as jurors in court cases. D) gave slaves the right to legally marry.