A sound generalization different from an over-simplification because it what

a, c, & d are correct:

they wanted lands to settle the extra population.

they wanted new markets for english goods.

they wanted to avoid civil war.

a direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal. this may result in the adoption of a new law.  

men and women were able to be citizens, but women did not have all of the rights of men including voting and holding office. slaves could be if they were freed.