Upon arriving in the New World, English settlers __________
A) quickly abandoned English beliefs and values
B) generally adapted old beliefs to the new environment
C) rarely were forced to significantly change their old English ways
D) usually adopted the customs of the local Indian tribes as a way to survive
E) immediately focused on converting the Native Americans
Answer: B
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A) Washington administration B) Civil War C) Spanish-American War D) Jackson administration
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