Author Question: All of the following elements characterize New England families in the eighteenth century except ... (Read 82 times)

codyclark · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

All of the following elements characterize New England families in the eighteenth century except

a. a longer life span than their seventeenth century predecessors.
b. the dread of death in birthing caused many women to fear pregnancy.
c. New Englanders tended to migrate as individuals rather than as families.
d. children grew up in obedient, nurturing environments.
e. divorce was exceedingly rare.

Question 2

When the war with Mexico began, President James K. Polk

a. advocated taking all of Mexico.
b. believed the British would intervene on behalf of the Americans.
c. hoped to fight a limited war, ending with the conquest of California.
d. supported a large-scale conflict.
e. denied any intention of expanding slavery.