The colonists who ultimately embraced the vision of America as an independent nation had in common all of the following characteristics except
A) the desire to create an agricultural society.
B) a shared goal of living unfettered by the tyrannies of royal authority, official religion, and social hierarchies.
C) a growing reverence for ideals such as liberty.
D) an unwillingness to subjugate others.
E) a majority were English speaking with English customs.

Question

The colonists who ultimately embraced the vision of America as an independent nation had in common all of the following characteristics except  
A) the desire to create an agricultural society.
B) a shared goal of living unfettered by the tyrannies of royal authority, official religion, and social hierarchies.
C) a growing reverence for ideals such as liberty.
D) an unwillingness to subjugate others.
E) a majority were English speaking with English customs.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The colonists who sought independence often did not have an unwillingness to subjugate others, as evidenced by the continuation of slavery and the displacement of Native Americans.

The Colonists Who Ultimately Embraced the Vision of America as an Independent