Most Indentured Servants Left Their Homes Because They

question 52

Multiple Choice

Most indentured servants left their homes because they

• A)were sold by their parents.
• B)hoped to better their economic and social position.
• C)were pressured by their governments to leave.
• D)were tricked and did not know where they were going.
• E)wanted religious freedom.

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Definitions:

Ossicles

A set of three small bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Tectorial Membrane

The tectorial membrane is a structure located within the cochlea of the inner ear; it plays a critical role in the auditory system by interacting with hair cells to facilitate hearing.

Basilar Membrane

A narrow, membrane within the cochlea of the inner ear, playing an essential role in sound perception by vibrational frequency analysis.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled structure in the inner ear that is essential for converting sound waves into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.