1. Colonial American society was organized according to a belief in

a. a strong middle class
b. a classess society
c. equality of opportunity
d. inequality
C?

3. Why did most Puritans come to North America?
a. to avoid imprisonment
b. to set up their own societies
c. to grow tobacco
d. to look for gold
I couldn't decide between A and B, but I think it's B...

6. One example of government's trying to help American business was
a. high tariffs
b. patronage
c. blue laws
d. Munn v. Illinois
No idea..

7. The mills in the Northeast hired mostly
a. young single women
b. children
c. married women
d. young married men
A?

Thanks
-MC

3b; 6a; others I agree

Thanks!

-MC

1. Colonial American society was organized according to a belief in:

- Answer: d. inequality

3. Why did most Puritans come to North America?
- Answer: b. to set up their own societies

6. One example of government's trying to help American business was:
- Answer: a. high tariffs

7. The mills in the Northeast hired mostly:
- Answer: a. young single women

1. The answer is d. inequality. Colonial American society was organized based on a belief in social hierarchies and inequality, with a small, wealthy elite at the top and larger groups of indentured servants, enslaved individuals, and lower-class workers beneath them.

To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate options a, b, and c because they do not accurately reflect the social organization of colonial America. Then we are left with d, inequality, which aligns with historical evidence and the hierarchical structure of colonial society.

3. The answer is b. to set up their own societies. Most Puritans came to North America seeking religious freedom and the ability to establish communities and societies based on their strict religious beliefs and practices.

To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate options c and d because they do not align with the primary motivations of the Puritans. Option a, to avoid imprisonment, does have some relevance as some Puritans faced persecution in England, but the main reason for their migration was to establish their own religious communities.

6. The answer is a. high tariffs. One example of the government trying to help American businesses was through the implementation of high tariffs, also known as protective tariffs. These tariffs were designed to protect American industries from foreign competition by imposing taxes on imported goods, making them more expensive and therefore less competitive with domestic products.

To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate options b, c, and d. Patronage refers to the practice of granting political appointments or favors in exchange for political support, rather than specifically helping American businesses. Blue laws were regulations that enforced religious observance and had limited impact on business promotion. Munn v. Illinois was a landmark Supreme Court case regarding government regulation of railroads and does not directly relate to helping American businesses.

7. The answer is a. young single women. The mills in the Northeast during the Industrial Revolution primarily hired young, unmarried women as workers. This workforce was often made up of rural young women who sought employment opportunities in the growing industrial towns and cities.

To arrive at this answer, we can eliminate options b, c, and d. Children did work in mills during this time, but they were generally employed in lower-skilled positions and were not the primary workforce. Married women were typically expected to fulfill domestic roles during this period and were less likely to be employed in mills. Young married men were also less likely to work in mills, as they were often engaged in other forms of employment.