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stevenposner

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Some researchers argue that the American Revolution was probably inevitable. The most important factor, of those listed below, was/were
 
  (a) prohibitions against trade with nations other than England and severe exploitation of the colonists under the Navigation Acts, which kept the standard of living low in the colonies.
  (b) excessive taxation which for generations kept the after-tax incomes of the colonists below those in England.
  (c) a series of revenue-raising measures imposed on the colonists at the end of the French and Indian War for the purpose of making the colonies more self-supporting.
  (d) British prohibitions against the use of slaves in the lands west of the original thirteen colonies.

Question 2

Which of the following occurred during the 20th century?
 
  (a) The total U.S. population increased.
  (b) The percentage of foreign-born residents decreased, on average.
  (c) The median age fell.
  (d) All of the above occurred during the 20th century.



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Answer to Question 1

(c)

Answer to Question 2

(a)





 

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