Which of these is not a true statement about African Americans' support of the Loyalist cause?
a. Some believed the British would grant them freedom from slavery.
b. Those who fled to British lines served as soldiers, servants, workers and spies.
c. The British used them in all-black regiments battling the Patriots.
d. Thousands of black Loyalist supporters were promised and given parcels of land in exchange for service.
e. Some were sold back into slavery after the war ended.
d
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A) Iberians born in Latin America B) Spaniards living in Mexico C) missionaries in the outlying areas D) local justices E) assistants to the viceroys
Which of the following is true of the Pendleton Civil Service Act?
a. It covered all federal jobs. b. It applied to incumbents as well as to new applicants. c. It permitted future presidents to increase the number of jobs covered by the act. d. It was signed by President James Garfield.