<p>A couple of months ago, I found an answer key online to the AMSCO after-chapter review questions. I think some of the answers are wrong. Take a look -
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<p>5.) In the 18th century, all of the following were generally true about colonial society in America EXCEPT</p>
<p>A) the English language and English traditions were dominant
B) there were few poor people and no real aristocrats
C) voters played an active role in government
D) it was impossible for individuals to better themselves economically or socially
E) a degree of religious tolerance could be found in each colony</p>
<p>The answer key says the answer is "D". No way it can be "D". I say it is "B". Look at #10, too.</p>
<p>10.) *Which of the following best represents the "new man" described by Cr</p>
<p>I agree that the answer to question 5 is B (FFVs for aristocrats, for example), but I think the answer to question 10 is D. Crevecoeur talks about a melting pot of American ideals, and he talks about someone reinventing himself by facing hardships and overcoming the problems in his native land.</p>
<p>Actually, after typing up question 10, I saw the logic behind the German farmer answer, but I still think B is stronger. Think about it - the adult slave on the South Carolina farm is suffering and facing hardships; likewise for the indentured servant from France. The royal governor could hardly be said to be suffering from "involuntary idleness, servile dependence, and useless labor." I derive "B" from this logic.</p>
<p>i agree with both of those.</p>
<p>Are you saying you agree with the answer key or with my answers?</p>
<p>where can we find the answer key ?? can you PM me the link ?? TY !!</p>
<p>The answer to 5 is "D". There was very little upward mobility in colonial America. You pretty much were destined to spend your entire life in the class to which you were born. There was a stratification largely based on what trade you were able to apprentice in. Apprenticeships were primarily the result of what your father could afford to pay the "master", almost like a dowry.</p>
<p>If your father was poor and unable to purchase an apprenticeship of the better sort then you might wind up as a shoemaker for example, among the lowest trades. The end result was you had little if any opportunity to improve your lot in life. </p>
<p>Deference between classes was also expected and substantial, especially in places like New England. If you can find it read George Robert Twelves Hewes; Shoemaker and Patriot. I forget who the author is but it is very instructive on the topic of deference, class mobility, etc.</p>
<p>you are misreading the question. It clearly states in AMSCO there WAS social mobility in the colonies, still making the answer choice D.</p>
<p>ok, you're right. apparently the Amsco people misread the question too. Actually as I look at it it's just generally a really bad question. You could make an equally arguable case for both B and E. </p>
<p>There was little if any religious tolerance in New England for example.</p>
<p>Yeah, you could make arguments for both; hence why I hate multiple choice. ;)</p>
<p>"the social extremes of the Europe, with a nobility that inherited special privleges and masses of hungry poor, were missing from the colonies."
(eliminates B)
also,</p>
<p>"everybody in colonial society had the opportunity to improve their ... social status"
-Exactly answer D</p>
<p>Question #5 is D</p>
<p>i agree with the AMSCO answers. </p>
<p>5) social mobility was possilbe so the answer is D.</p>
<p>10) "who acts upon new principles; he must therefore entertain new ideas, and form new opinions. From involuntary idleness, servile dependence"</p>
<p>now think about this.....the native born is stuck with the old principles exposed to what his ancestors were exposed to. The german who "involuntarily" came for independence creates new thoughts of improving himself and society. Hence, the answer is D.</p>
<p>After re-reading the question I would say that D is arguable correct as well.
Like I said in my last post, I think it's a bad question. While I earlier said there was little upward mobility, the key word is "impossible". Upward mobility was possible, though mostly unlikely. </p>
<p>But E is not entirely true either. Like I said, the Puritans in Massachusetts had no tolerance for anyone who wasn't Puritan applying especially harsh judgement on Catholics and Quakers.</p>