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Which of the following best defines the term snowbirds?
 
  A) Birds that travel above the continental snowline in the summer.
  B) Avian species still in existence, unchanged from the last glacial maximum.
  C) Retirees from colder parts of North America who travel to spend winters in warm, dry areas
  D) People who travel to snowy areas in the winter for recreation.

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Which of the following factors contributed to the Dutch losing control of their settlements in North America?
 
  A) Native attacks on Dutch settlements were too costly, with too little reward.
  B) The British government bought the Dutch settlements and land in exchange for concessions in continental Europe.
  C) Dutch settlements were disorganized and the government had trouble maintaining control.
  D) Dutch settlers were considered employees of the Dutch East India Company leading many settlers to leave for increased freedom in British colonies.



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