In general, when anything is "merit based" it means that it relies strictly on the knowledge and ability of the person in question, instead of special privilege such as family connections. <span />
Well, the correct answer for the first question is going to be A) True. This is because back in 1605 to the year of 1675 he had become the first Proprietor and Proprietary Governor of province of Maryland. But he became the 2nd<span> of the colony of Province of Avalon.
The answer for question two is going to be D) South Carolina. I would explain this one but it would take me to long.
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a. The national for national unity
