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Particularly in the early years of the 18th century, the Privy Council

Particularly in the early years of the 18th century, the Privy Council in England: a. vetoed many laws passed by the colonial legislatures b. invariably supported the colonial governors c. practiced “salutary neglect,” and took away much of the colonists’ power d. practiced “salutary neglect,” and gave much power to the colonists   ANSWER D

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Date: September 9th, 2020

When it came to elections, the voting of colonists often reflected the

When it came to elections, the voting of colonists often reflected the principle of: a. political aristocracy, meaning to choose the landed gentry b. political democracy, meaning that all adult males could vote c. political deference, meaning to choose one’s social superiors d. political squirearchy, meaning to imitate and adapt the political structures of England […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020

Truman supported the establishment of an independent state of Israel,

Truman supported the establishment of an independent state of Israel, despite concerns held by leaders of the State, Army, and Navy departments that recognition of Israel would do all of the following EXCEPT A) turn the Arab world against the United States. B) turn the large American-Arab population against the government. C) threaten U.S. and […]

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Date: September 9th, 2020