A fundamental element in the first two periods of European imperial ventures in the Americas was the presence of __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
slavery
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Which of these explains the territories claimed by France and England in the Americas?
A) Spain and Portugal had already claimed huge regions. B) These nations were only interested in sugar colonies. C) They claimed only territories that were relatively easy to reach. D) They were primarily in search of timber for building their navies.
How were the Pacific basin's 25,000 islands initially colonized?
A. initially, by sailors who were blown off-course and discovered new lands B. a great migration of Maori who spread out from what is now New Zealand C. gradual settlement by Polynesian speakers in outrigger canoes D. by European mariners who opened mines, plantations, and Christian missions
In Candide, Voltaire attacked
a. intellectual underachievement. b. war. c. religious persecution. d. both war and religious persecution.
How did President Jefferson plan to reverse what he perceived to be a drift toward despotism that had occurred in the 1790s?
A) by eliminating the national debt, thereby reducing the need for taxes. B) by destroying the opposition Federalist party. C) by acquiring additional territory that could help to bolster American freedom. D) by strengthening the army to stand guard against tyrants. E) by sending cash payments to America's foreign foes.