In 1693 and 1733, the Spanish crown offered freedom to British slaves who escaped to Spanish dominions and
a. agreed to serve in the Spanish navy against Great Britain.
b. served for fifteen years as apprentices to Spanish masters.
c. professed adherence to Roman Catholicism.
d. brought with them scalps from two British subjects.
c. professed adherence to Roman Catholicism.
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Which group comprised the largest segment of the Third Estate?
a. Skilled artisans b. Merchants c. Peasants d. Professionals e. Soldiers
All of the following were direct benefits reaped by the Americans from the mercantile system of Britain except
a. British allowed the Americans to freely trade with other countries and compete on the open market. b. London paid high prices for ship parts to American producers. c. Virginia tobacco planters enjoyed a monopoly in the British market. d. protection of the world's mightiest navy and army without a penny of cost. e. some British merchants were not allowed to compete with the American colonial merchants.
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a. People of color had had more freedoms and rights when Mexico previously controlled Texas. b. Slavery was banned. c. The government would respect Comanche territory. d. Land sales by private sellers were prohibited. e. Rights and privileges for free blacks expanded.