According to historian Norman Rich, why did some Europeans believe colonial possessions were a matter of life and death”?

Is this statement true or false? before 1850, workers in american mines, mills, and factories were poorly paid, but their safety on the job was always protected by strict laws.

How did the catholic church change as a result of the council of trent? a. catholic printers were encouraged to publish translations of the bible in common languages b. members of the catholic clergy were required to avoid luxurious lifestyles c. catholics were told they could earn salvation through god’s grace alone d. european catholics were barred from initiating any conflict with protestants.

How does nafta affect relations between the united states and canada? a. it bans immigration between the two countries. b. it opens the borders between the two countries. c. it raises taxes on trade between the two countries. d. it allows free trade between the two countries.