This question is a nightmare. The right answer isn't really there. A short answer would be that New England didn't want a second war with Great Britain. There was a real gaffuffle about pressing American seaman into British Navy vessels that cause Jefferson to impose an embargo. All of this centered about the war of 1812.
The choice is between A and B. I would pick A, but I can't eliminate B.
C and D are not really amongst the reasons, particularly C.
Although several of these women were involved in supporting women's suffrage movement, the best options from this list are "Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady"
After General Howe’s forces defeated the Americans at Brooklyn
Heights and White Plains, Washington’s strategy called for drawing the British
forces inland. General Howe not only moved inland to the northwest that is
towards Manhattan but further West to New Jersey. General Howe defeated the
Continental army of George Washington not only in 1776 but also during the
winter months of 1775. The British controlled the New York harbour until the
end of the war. They used this harbour as a base to attack other targets.
Answer:
In the past the whites had the most power and money. African-Americans on the other hand were treated like animals and were thought to be poor. African-Americans often got sold as slaves and were dragged from their homes by the whites to be sent off to an auction.
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