American Loyalists, who sided with the British during the War for Independence, __________
A) tended to be wealthy conservatives
B) were known for their wickedness and immorality
C) favored a strongly centralized, authoritarian form of government
D) came from all occupations and social classes
E) were pacifists who opposed war for any reason
Answer: D
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Al Capone, who took control of the liquor business in Chicago, was eventually arrested and imprisoned for
A) the murder of "Big Jim" Colosimo. B) violating the Volstead Act. C) income tax evasion. D) bribery of public officials.
Which of these events happened first?
A) Ponce de Leon lands in Florida. B) Raleigh's colony is established on Roanoke Island. C) Cartier explores the St. Lawrence. D) John Cabot explores Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Why did Massachusetts have a lower mortality rate than southern and Caribbean colonies?
a. Massachusetts was more homogenous and less hierarchal. b. Massachusetts had more families and greater stability of population. c. Massachusetts had a nicer climate. d. Massachusetts relied on indentured servitude rather than slavery. e. Massachusetts was based on religion instead of commerce.