Before the American Revolution, the American colonies were ruled by Great Britain. Great Britain’s king and Parliament made and enforced laws for the colonies. After declaring independence, the new American states altered their form of government. Which of the following describes the transition of America's government during the Revolutionary period?

- The American colonial government went from an absolute monarchy to a limited monarchy.
- Great Britain governed by dictatorship until the colonies formed a republic after the war.
- Great Britain controlled the colonies through a limited monarchy until they became a republic.
- The American colonies were ruled by a monarchy and then became a parliamentary democracy.

How did europeans and the introduction of european goods and ideas change native life ?

Which of the following was probably the most difficult challenge facing construction of the railroad?

Read this passage: the president has asked congress to consider a new antiterrorism law. the law would give law enforcement agencies more freedom to monitor suspected terrorists' phone calls, text messages, and internet usage. the law's supporters claim that it is an essential tool to keep americans safe from terrorism. its opponents claim that it infringes on their civil liberties by stripping them of the right to privacy. which action would the party opposing the president most likely take to resolve this issue? a. encourage its members to publicly attack the law to sway public opinion against it b. begin a campaign to have the president removed from office because of his proposal c. take the matter to federal court to prevent the party from having to support it d. demand that public safety issues be left to the states rather than the federal government (apex)