Which of the following statements best describes British rule of the American colonies during the first half of the eighteenth century?

Ans: The British ruled with a light hand and exerted a strong influence only in the largest colonial cities.

Political Science

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The largest Mexican American population is found in ________._

A. New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, and Massachusetts B. Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana C. New Mexico, California, Texas, and Arizona D. Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois

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Under the Articles of Confederation, the office of a chief executive as president of the United States

a. had limited powers. b. did not exist. c. was very much unrestrained in its given powers. d. was also the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. e. was held by a committee of three appointed individuals.

Political Science