And is there any inhabitant in America so ignorant, as not to know . . . that this continent can make no laws but what the king gives it leave to; and is there any man so unwise, as not to see, that . . . he will suffer no law to be made here, but such as suit his purpose.

–Thomas Paine,
Common Sense,
1776

Which statement best explains what Paine says about the king?

He puts the interests of the colonists before his own when approving laws.
He allows the colonies to make their own laws.
He will only approve laws that are in his and Great Britain’s best interest.
He allows new laws to be made in the colonies.

answer:

it caused mass african migration, african populations to grow, african empires to topple, and racism against slaves to emerge.

background

early european explorers to the americas likely experienced emotions including awe at the vast "new" environment, amazement at meeting "others," the thrill of the unknown, concern for personal safety, desire for personal reward, and longing for their homeland and those left behind. written and pictorial records attributed to europeans provide the bulk of the records of these early travels. impressions of natives as well as native impressions of europeans are frequently framed in the narratives of the explorers. examination of these records indicates the cautious and curious nature of first encounters.

significance

centuries of ignorance, prejudice, and opinions lacking evidence or scholarly research have tainted traditional views of the earliest meetings between native americans (first nations in canada) and europeans. students may come to recognize how the later period of continued exploration, settlement, and interaction was influenced by these early encounters from the st. lawrence river to georgia.

troy donahue,   i think.