Researchers Have Found That Countries That Were Settled by Europeans

question 13

Multiple Choice

Researchers have found that countries that were settled by Europeans who planned on staying permanently were

• A) more likely to protect private ownership rights and limit the power of the government.
• B) less likely to protect private ownership rights and limit the power of the government.
• C) more likely to protect private ownership, but less likely to limit the power of the government.
• D) less likely to protect private ownership, but more likely to limit the power of the government.

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