How were the thirteen colonies obtained by britain?
my answer is b, is that right?
by treaty with france after victory in war
by settling colonists on claims made by explorers
by treaty with spain after victory in war
by conquest of the dutch armies holding it

it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

explanation:

(202 bc - 220 ad) dynasty started by lui bang; a great and long-lasting rule, it discarded the harsh policies of the qin dynasty and adopted confucian principles; han rulers chose officials who passed the civil service exams rather than birth; it was a time of prosperity