Answer: Indentured servants
Although it was quite an imperfect system, which was subject to diverse kinds of abuse, indentured servitude was one way by which some early settlers were admitted into America in a bid to address the problem of labor shortages.
Indentured servants (individual or family) would voluntarily offer to serve under a labor contract for a period of two to seven years, or even more, based on many factors in order to join a vessel heading to America since they cannot afford the funds to pay for the voyage.
B. A proposed law being considered by Congress
Answer:
C. Harmony between heaven and Earth
E. Victory in battle
Explanation:
According to the teachings of Confucius, heaven did not “command” the earth directly, but through the emperor, who was given the title of “Son of Heaven” for his supposedly divine origin.
The Chinese emperor, the Son of Heaven, which is located in the space between Heaven and Earth (symbolically expressed by the gates of Heavenly Peace of Tiananmen in the south and the gates of Earthly Peace of D’anmen in the north, as well as the round Temple of Heaven in the south and the square Altar of the Earth in the north). The emperor’s task is to maintain harmony between heaven and earth. The sovereign's receipt of the heavenly command is sent down according to the plans of Heaven. Therefore, his title is “Son of Heaven.” He must look to Heaven as a father, and serve Heaven in accordance with the path of filial piety.
His main duty was to perform the ritual associated with the cult of Heaven, in order to ensure peace and prosperity for his subjects. He did not lead an army on campaigns — his generals did it. However, his virtue was believed to provide victory in battle.
A — William Jennings Bryan
