In the northern frontier regions of New Spain, the Spanish caste system
a. strictly followed the racial categories of Spain in according political, social, and economic power.
b. made it possible for non-Christians to rise to powerful positions in colonial society.
c. evolved into a fluid system where mestizos were able to achieve categorization as españoles with money and/or influential connections.
d. did not exist.
c
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In their relations with the Native Americans, the French __________
a. were as obsessed with Christian conversion as the Spanish b. tended to cultivate good relations because of the Native Americans' knowledge of fur trapping c. were ruthless in their treatment of the Native Americans d. drove them from their land in order to set up plantations e. were at a distinct disadvantage
According to Egyptian theology, the pharaoh derived his authority from
A) democratic elections. B) the assent of local governors. C) the fact that he was perceived as a divine instrument of order and harmony. D) hereditary descent. E) military conquest.
In the election of 1988, George H. W. Bush defeated
A) Walter Mondale. B) Michael Dukakis. C) Jimmy Carter. D) George McGovern. E) Al Gore.
The idea of laissez-faire meant that __________
A) the government should not interfere in the economy B) limited government regulation would produce a healthy economy C) government should work toward creating a business climate fair to workers D) workers were on their own in dealing with big business