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Which of the following correctly characterizes a joint stock company?
 
  a. It is led by a monarch.
  b. It is usually controlled by a single wealthy individual.
  c. Its goal is to return large profits to its shareholders.
  d. It has a large interest in scientific exploration.
  e. It supports the formation of colonies controlled by its mother country.

Question 2

What role did disease play in European colonization?
 
  a. It decimated native populations leaving little resistance to European incursion.
  b. It decimated European explorers and left them unable to face native armies.
  c. It caused the spread of disease and mutation of new forms that were more dangerous.
  d. It made colonization more difficult, as Europeans had to bring doctors with them.
  e. It had a minor role in colonization, although there were losses among both Europeans and natives.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
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