Slavery in the Americas was harsher than earlier forms of African slavery because in the Americas, slavery was __________.

A) for two to three generations
B) usually in colder climates
C) mainly confined to indoor rather than outdoor work
D) based on race and rationalized by racism


Answer: D) based on race and rationalized by racism

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The English Factory Act of 1833 forbade the employment of children under the age of __________ years.

A. seven B. nine C. ten D. twelve

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The Puritans had a phrase that aptly described their relationship to material pleasures:

a) "Eat, drink, and be merry." b) "Wine is from God, but drunkenness is from the devil." c) "Avoid at all costs, any earthly pleasures." d) "Read your Bible daily." e) "Live today for tomorrow you may die."

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During the Gilded Age, most middle-class Americans were

A) Catholic. B) Jewish. C) agnostic. D) Protestant Christians.

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The majority of undocumented aliens come from __________.

a) Mexico b) Chile c) Brazil d) Argentina

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