For most of their early history, the colonies of Maryland and Virginia __________.
a. contained far more men than women
b. provided a healthy environment for child rearing
c. had harsh laws punishing premarital sexual relations
d. encouraged the formation of stable and long-lasting marriages
Ans: a. contained far more men than women
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The French Jesuits' use of religious images to convert the Indians was most likely effective because these images __________
A) intimidated the Indians until they converted in fear B) were superior to the religious artwork of the Spanish and English C) reminded the Indians of familiar religious figures in their culture D) bypassed cultural and linguistic differences
The Hebrews made a covenant with their god Yahweh to obey him; gradually this led to a belief that:
a. Yahweh was more powerful than most other gods b. Yahweh was the only god c. Yahweh had a partner deity and they ruled together d. Yahweh had chosen only the Hebrew women to worship him e. Yahweh would allow them to worship him but would not save them
Louis XIV successfully established his absolutism because
A) the Parlement of Paris and the Estates General were rival institutions, thus dividing opposition to royal power. B) aristocrats and bureaucrats could be co-opted by the king. C) the latest revolt against the king, the Fronde, brought severe hardship to the urban population. D) of the support from Cardinal Mazarin. E) All of the above.