The "foreign devils" were __________ mariners

In the first half of the eighteenth century, colonists complained little about the mercantilist system because __________

A) the colonists benefited from it B) it did not apply to the colonists C) few in the colonies depended on trade D) the colonies were economically self-sufficient

By 1820, about what proportion of Americans lived west of the Appalachians?

A) one-twentieth B) one-tenth C) one-fifth D) one-quarter

In the mid-1700s, slaves in the seaport cities

A. often gained their freedom. B. were likely to be recent arrivals from Africa. C. were practically nonexistent. D. frequently fought for their freedom.

How did many urban political machines influence voters?

A. by running strong national campaigns B. by providing voters with jobs and other favors C. by promising to limit the political strength of immigrants D. by advocating for abandoning the gold standard