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Read this quotation. i challenge the warmest advocate for reconciliation to show a single advantage that this continent can reap, by being connected with great britain. . our corn will fetch its price in any market in europe. —thomas paine, common sense, 1776 one argument for independence in this quotation is that: britain’s taxes are too high. britain is isolating the colonies. the colonies do not need britain. britain is taking american property.***edit: the answer is the colonies don't need britain

How did the theory of social darwinism impact immigrants? it inspired in the immigrants pride that they were able to survive the harsh conditions of their home countries to come to the united states. it demonstrated that immigrants were the most suitable candidates for factory work because they were the most likely to immigrate to rural areas. it encouraged assimilation of immigrants into the american culture through education that involved courses in english and american food and clothing. it provided new american immigrants with a clearly defined social support system to ensure that basic nutritional, educational, employment, and health care needs were met.

Select the correct answer. how did agricultural advances affect chinese society during the middle ages? a. it led to population growth. b. it decreased life expectancy. c. it lowered industrial operations. d. it resulted in more people moving to rural areas.