When England and the American Colonies Finally Adopted the Gregorian

question 34

Multiple Choice

When England and the American colonies finally adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, what dramatic change had to be made?

• A) all the names of the months had to be changed
• B) the time zones had to start in England
• C) 12 days had to be dropped to bring the date and the seasons back into accord
• D) the number of hours in the day had to be changed
• E) everyone named Gregory had to spend almost two weeks in jail
• Section 4.5: Phases and Motions of the Moon

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Individualist Cultures

Societies that emphasize personal achievements, independence, and self-reliance over group goals and cohesion.

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