Which One of the Following Is an Accurate Statement About

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is an accurate statement about the class-based society of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• A) Only wealthy landowners or merchants were allowed membership in Puritan churches.
• B) The Body of Liberties of 1641 stated that a debtor became the servant of his creditor if he could not repay a loan within a year.
• C) The General Court banned ordinary people from wearing the garb of gentlemen.
• D) A member of the upper class was known as a gentleman or lady, while a member of the lower class was simply called friend.
• E) Voting was restricted by law to men who came from designated "good families" in England.

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Definitions:

Hostile

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.

Positive Intergroup Contact

Interactions between members of different groups that are characterized by cooperation, equality, and respect, leading to reduced intergroup prejudice and conflict.

Prejudice

Preconceived judgment or opinion, often based on irrational feelings, mistrust, or stereotypes, directed towards a person, group, or race.

Discontinuity Effect

A phenomenon in group behavior where individuals in groups are more likely to engage in aggressive or competitive behavior than individuals acting alone.