In the early years, southern colonists were not as long lived as those in New England. One reason was:
a. the murder rate was higher in the southern colonies than in New England
b. the Virginia and South Carolina tobacco fields contaminated the environment
c. malaria and other diseases were prevalent in the Chesapeake region and South Carolina
d. immigrants to the South were older to begin with
C
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The idea to preserve local African culture and traditions under colonial administration is associated with the
A. British. B. French. C. Belgians. D. Dutch. E. Germans.
In the late 1790s, on the political scene,
A. the United States had developed a clear two-party system. B. the republican form of government had won over most skeptics. C. the United States was deeply and bitterly divided. D. there was considerable agreement over most important foreign policy questions. E. the power of the Republicans was declining.
Kennedy's most lasting achievement may have been __________
A) strengthening the executive branch of government B) reestablishing respect for America abroad C) ending the Vietnam War D) bringing about civil rights for minorities
What was the apparent motivation for the Turco-Mongolian warlord Tamarlane to conquer vast areas of land?
A) He sought to enrich his personal wealth. B) He wanted to gain personal fame. C) He wanted to keep his army engaged in combat. D) He did it just for the sake of conquest. E) He wanted to accumulate large numbers of slaves.