The Colonists Began Using the Word American to Describe Themselves

question 50

Multiple Choice

The colonists began using the word American to describe themselves:

• A) after writing the Articles of Confederation.
• B) when the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
• C) after adopting the Declaration of Independence.
• D) after the conclusion of the Seven Years' War.
• E) when the British Parliament refused to repeal the Stampact.

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Definitions:

Election of 1912

A significant U.S. presidential election where Woodrow Wilson, a Democrat, won against incumbent Republican William Howard Taft, and former president Theodore Roosevelt, who ran as a Progressive.

Political Freedom

The right of individuals to participate in their political system, including freedoms of expression, assembly, and the right to vote, without undue restrictions.

Economic Freedom

The fundamental right of every human to control their own labor and property, including the ability to work, produce, consume, and invest in any way they please, with minimal interference from government.

Collective Bargaining

The process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at reaching agreements to regulate working conditions.