English officials believed that the establishment of colonies in the New World would help maintain order in England by
A. providing new markets for English goods among Native Americans.
B. providing an outlet for what the officials perceived to be England's excess population.
C. diverting the attention of the English people from domestic problems to the task of converting the Indians to Christianity.
D. increasing England's supply of gold and silver, thereby bringing inflation under control.
Answer: B
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The Indian National Congress
a. began as an armed, anti-British guerrilla movement in South India. b. had leaders who represented both the secular, educated elite, such as Nehru, and those who rejected many Western traditions, such as Gandhi. c. did not have any of its leaders imprisoned, due to satyagraha, or non-violent resistance. d. advocated the creation of a separate Muslim state in southern India in 1933 in order to avoid a major split in nationalist ranks. e. had became hopelessly divided between Nehru's traditionalists and Gandhian modernists by 1936.
How many southern states had met the requirements of congressional Reconstruction by the election of 1868?
a. 0 b. 1 c. 7 d. all
All of the following factors helped accelerate economic growth after the Civil War EXCEPT
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Examine Table 7-1. How are free black population figures over time related to restrictive immigration laws written by northern and western states?
A) Black populations increased dramatically over time in all states, indicating no correlation to the restrictive laws. B) Black populations grew modestly over time in most states, reflecting restrictions on immigration. C) Black populations disappeared, indicating the totalizing impact of restrictions on immigration. D) Black populations outgrew white populations, indicating that restrictive laws assisted black migration.