The British Colonies Differed from the Spanish in All of the Following

question 18

Multiple Choice

The British colonies differed from the Spanish in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

• A) they experienced less centralized control
• B) they were developed with private investment funds rather than royal money
• C) they were in a more compact geographical area
• D) they encountered no Indian empires like the Aztecs or Incas
• E) they were supported by a weaker navy.

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Definitions:

Disloyal Planters

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Former Slaves

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Black Ministers

Religious leaders within the African American community who often play a significant role in cultural and social activism.

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