What is one reason that Thomas Paine thinks the colonies stand a good chance against the British ? A. The king refuse to send more British soldiers to the colonies.

B. The colonists know the British military’s secret.

C. The population of the colonies is extremely high

D. The British army is notoriously weak.

List three reasons why explorers began to explore new, and old areas. [[ps: doesn't explicitly say where. i think it's more in general.

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.

What were abolitionist risking by speaking out and fighting for emancipation of slaves ?