Read this passage from a letter written by Abraham Lincoln. “We have just carried an election on principles fairly stated to the people. Now we are told in advance, the government shall be broken up, unless we surrender to those we have beaten . . . If we surrender, it is the end of us, and of the government.” –Abraham Lincoln Letter to Senator J. T. Hale January 11, 1861 In this passage, Lincoln expresses concern about

1) the french and indian war was a smaller war that was a part of what larger european war? 2) what was the first direct tax placed on the colonies by the british government? 3) how did the stamp act affect the prices of goods? 4) what happened to the stamp act as a result of colonist protest, boycotts, and the stamp act congress?

In the declaration of independence, the colonists listed the complaints against the british government to prove they were being treated unfairly. what was one complaint in the declaration of independence?

How did the theory of social darwinism impact immigrants? it inspired in the immigrants pride that they were able to survive the harsh conditions of their home countries to come to the united states. it demonstrated that immigrants were the most suitable candidates for factory work because they were the most likely to immigrate to rural areas. it encouraged assimilation of immigrants into the american culture through education that involved courses in english and american food and clothing. it provided new american immigrants with a clearly defined social support system to ensure that basic nutritional, educational, employment, and health care needs were met.