Compare the U.S. colonial policies on immigration

What will be an ideal response?


Massachusetts wanted settlers who were “religiously pure.” Virginia and Maryland recruited immigrants for cheap labor but did not allow full participation in government. Pennsylvania welcomed all European settlers on equal terms and as equal participants in the colony. Later, the Pennsylvania model largely prevailed in the new nation, which in its first 100 years encouraged immigration.

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One survey reported in the text suggests that the average person admits to lying about once or twice a day. But another study concludes that this statistic is misleading because ______.

a. The survey researchers did not collect data from a random sample of people. b. Most people don’t admit to telling lies. c. A small percentage of people report doing most of the lying. d. All of these

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While researching her speech topic, Peyton began to doubt a source's credibility

because its claims seemed exaggerated and were unsubstantiated. What should Peyton do? A) Double check the source's recency and accept it as valid if it is current. B) Consider the kind of speech and evaluate the information's appropriateness. C) Discard the information and look elsewhere. D) Use the information but also inform the audience that it could be flawed.

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What act, passed one month after 9/11/2001, has been widely criticized by civil rights, free speech, and publishing groups?

a. Alien and Sedition Act b. Homeland Security Act c. Terrorist Control Act d. Patriot Act

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Your self-concept is your unfiltered perception of who you think you are

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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