What is one way that the thirteen colonies were similar to the western frontier? a. both had a wealth of precious metal resources. b. both had dense forests and fertile farmland. c. both had been fully explored before settlers came. d. both had been uninhabited before settlers arrived.

Article ii "each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled."—articles of confederation which of the following principles of american democracy does this quote best represent? social contract natural rights federalism rule of law