The 18^th Century Was a “Golden Age of Smugglers” Because

question 14

Multiple Choice

The 18^th century was a “golden age of smugglers” because

• A)most colonists in the Americas did not respect European laws.
• B)mercantile policies distorted markets and created the potential for great profits.
• C)most European ships were too small to carry large amounts of goods.
• D)All of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Fovea Centralis

A small pit in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest, due to the concentration of cone cells.

Lens

An optical device made of transparent material that affects the focusing of light rays to form images.

Rods

Light-sensing nerve cells in the eye, at the posterior of the retina, that function in dim light but do not provide sharp images or detect color.

Cones

Light-sensing nerve cells in the eye, at the posterior of the retina, that are sensitive to color, provide sharp images, and function only in bright light.