Please explain these MC Qs from Amsco APUSH

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<p>From chapter 3:
4. Which of the following is true of immigration to the colonies during the first half of the 18th century?
Correct Answer:(B) Most immigrants came from continental Europe.
My Answer: (C) A sizable minority of immigrants had no freedom of choice in
coming to the colonies. I know B is correct, but isn’t
C also correct since African slaves were forced to come?</p>

<li><p>In the 18th century, all of the following were generally true about colonial society in America EXCEPT
Correct Answer: (D) It was impossible for individuals to better themselves<br>
economically or socially.
My Answer: (B) There were few poor people and no real aristocrats.</p></li>
<li><p>Which of the following best represents the “new man” described by Crevecoeur (who said “The American is a new man, who acts upon new princles; he must therefore entertain new ideas, and form new opinions. From involuntary idleness, servile dependence, and useless labor, he has passed to toils of a very different nature, rewarded by ample subsistence. This is an American.”)
Correct Answer: (D) a German-speaking farmer on the frontier
My Answer: (B) a native-born Pennsylvania merchant</p></li>
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<p>From Chapter 4:
10. Which of the following is a correct statement about the American colonies in the 1770s before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War?
Correct Answer: (A) Except for a few radicals, Americans generally accepted the policies of George III’s ministers.
My Answer: (B) Most Americans resisted the British government’s efforts to impose new taxes. I know that most people were Loyalists or indifferent to the war, but didn’t they hated the taxes?</p>

<p>From chapter 5:
10. Which of the following is a correct statement about the United States at the end of the Revolutionary War?
Correct Answer: (D) Slavery was unchallenged.
My Answer: (C) Aristocratic privileges were reduced or eliminated. </p>

<p>Please explain why I got those questions wrong. Thank you for your time.</p>

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<p>Question 4,
Look at the time period. First half of the 18th century, African slaves weren't really a factor.</p>

<p>Question 5,
There were aton of poor people, especially the yeoman farmers in the Chesapeake Bay Colonies.</p>

<p>Question 10,
Not quite sure on this... I've never heard of Crevecoeur.</p>

<p>Question 10 #2,
Alot of people were pretty apathetic about the Revolutionary war. The revolution was really a minority movement. I forgot the percentage, but a real small number of people actually supported the revolution whoel heartedly.</p>

<p>Question 10 #3,
Aristocratic privileges have always been prevalent in American history. Also, by the end of the 18th century (revolutionary war), slavery wasn't really a huge factor yet.</p>

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<h1>5. The opportunity to better oneself has alway been the staple of American society, even today (hence the large amounts of immigrants, legal and illegal). Also, few things are truely "impossible"...that word is usually a give-away [Neb: you supported the incorrect answer here].</h1>

<h1>10. Think of the "melting pot" and what Crevecoeur is describing. The American is a "new man," made from other nationalities. Also, Crevecoeur describes an American as living at ample substance. While there were merchants, many of them were successful, while the average "American" was at sustanance level. Basically, most 1700s Americans were immigrants looking for better opportunities who were certainly not rich, but happy and surviving. A native-born PA merchant certianly does not fit into Crevecoeur's description.</h1>

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<p>Oops sorry on that one!</p>