Question 1
Joint-stock companies turned out to be poor ways to finance colonies because
a. taxes on the profits of such companies were excessive.
b. new colonies do not immediately return a profit to investors.
c. the number of people who could invest in such companies was limited by English law.
d. the English government insisted on controlling day-to-day operations of these companies.
Question 2
Descartes found greater favor in England than in his native France.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false