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During the colonial period, the U.S. and other countries relied on privateers.. Which of the following most accurately describes privateers?
 a. Privateers were also known as pirates.
  b. Privateers were citizens who owned ships that attacked vessels from rival nations.
  c. Privateers were groups of convicts who stole from American sailing vessels.
  d. Privateers were a formal group part of the American Navy.

Question 2

In the early 1900s,
 a. federal and state governments typically supported management and opposed labor unions.
  b. government by injunction was a strong weapon for combating strikes.
  c. using troops to break strikes was considered a legitimate use of police power.
  d. the Supreme Court upheld employers' use of antiunion contracts.
  e. All of the above.



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Sierray

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Answer to Question 1

b. Privateers were citizens who owned ships that attacked vessels from other nations.

Answer to Question 2

e. All of the above.




tingc95

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Reply 2 on: Jun 30, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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