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The South changed between 1790 and 1840. Could it be said that, to adjust, it underwent a reform ef

The South changed between 1790 and 1840. Could it be said that, to adjust, it underwent a reform ef

The South changed between 1790 and 1840.  Could it be said that, to adjust, it underwent a reform effort in the 1820s and 1830s?  What changes were occurring and how did the South respond?  What ideals and practices did it adopt social

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riptor

Briefly describe the daily experience of an African-American slave on a large Southern plantation in

Briefly describe the daily experience of an African-American slave on a large Southern plantation in

Briefly describe the daily experience of an African-American slave on a large Southern plantation in the early 19th century.

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riptor

People who were enslaved in the United States in the nineteenth century led lives dominated by oppre

People who were enslaved in the United States in the nineteenth century led lives dominated by oppre

People who were enslaved in the United States in the nineteenth century led lives dominated by oppression.  How did these people survive?  Discuss the slaves' social, cultural, religious, and physical developments and activities and ho

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riptor

The creoles of spanish empire were?

The creoles of spanish empire were?

the creoles of spanish empire were?

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szilbers

Out of many editon 6th

Out of many editon 6th

Select a "western" movie and/or television show.  Discuss the historical "accuracy:' of your selection; does it correctly portray the American West?  Why or why not?  What do you "like" and "not-like&

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mql001

At what point in his life did Du Bois realize that a "vast veil" separated blacks from ...

At what point in his life did Du Bois realize that a "vast veil" separated blacks from ...

At what point in his life did Du Bois realize that a "vast veil" separated blacks from whites and that he lived within that veil?


A.
When he realized his white classmates were jealous of his talents
B.
When

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bortnick18

Explain the nature of enlightenment outlined by Socrates to Glaucon in the “Allegory of the ...

Explain the nature of enlightenment outlined by Socrates to Glaucon in the “Allegory of the ...

  Explain the nature of enlightenment outlined by Socrates to Glaucon in the “Allegory of the Cave.” 

and

According to Socrates, is education something that one gains from his own insight, or from the efforts of someo

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courageousheart

Warfare during the seventeenth century was

Warfare during the seventeenth century was

Warfare during the seventeenth century was

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The English Civil Wars led to the establishment of a(n)

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Nakieljr97

were unaware it was possible to reach India over land. were in search of spices feared milita

were unaware it was possible to reach India over land. were in search of spices feared milita

      
were unaware it was possible to reach India over land.

      
were in search of spices

      
feared military confrontation with Muslims.

      
wanted to test their naval capabilities

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Ahmedfb

How did the women on the pine ridge reservation feel about occupying wounded knee?

How did the women on the pine ridge reservation feel about occupying wounded knee?

how did the women on the pine ridge reservation feel about occupying wounded knee?

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sramneek

How did ivory, slaves, and good alter Southern and Eastern Africa?

How did ivory, slaves, and good alter Southern and Eastern Africa?

How did ivory, slaves, and good alter Southern and Eastern Africa? What different groups expanded their networks into the interior at this time?

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Shammack94

In the popular imagination, the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand is often put forth as

In the popular imagination, the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand is often put forth as

In the popular imagination, the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand is often put forth as the cause of World War I. In reality, long-term historical processes such as _________ were more important in causing that devastating war. (SELECT AL

John Smith   465   N/A

John Smith

Why was Fukuzawa Yukichi considered a champion for public opinion?

Why was Fukuzawa Yukichi considered a champion for public opinion?

He organized Japan's first modern political party, the Seiyukai.


His writing promoted the ideal of anarchy.


He championed rights for minorities in Japan.


As an editor of a newspaper, his views w

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John Smith

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany worsened nationalist rivalries in Europe, ultimately leading to World

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany worsened nationalist rivalries in Europe, ultimately leading to World

Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany worsened nationalist rivalries in Europe, ultimately leading to World War I. His poor leadership decisions included all of the following EXCEPT


He loaned massive amounts of capital to Russia, which Russia

John Smith   541   N/A

John Smith

What are the four types of elite tomb construction in the Early Dynastic period

What are the four types of elite tomb construction in the Early Dynastic period

What are the four types of elite tomb construction in the Early Dynastic period

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Art History

How does Federalists 84 show a position of the Federalists as it comes to defending the Constitution

How does Federalists 84 show a position of the Federalists as it comes to defending the Constitution

No details neccssary

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Levi Gardner

Read this passage from PBS:

Read this passage from PBS:

[html]Read this passage from PBS:Despite arguments over whether the war was right, Americans had tremendous success on the battlefield. Young officers like [Ulysses S.] Grant and Robert E. Lee, who would later lead armies against one anothe

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yuliaka

Polk started out by trying to buy the land. He sent an American diplomat, John Slidell, to Mexico ...

Polk started out by trying to buy the land. He sent an American diplomat, John Slidell, to Mexico ...

[html]Polk started out by trying to buy the land. He sent an American diplomat, John Slidell, to Mexico City to offer $30 million for it. But the Mexican government refused to even meet with Slidell. Polk grew frustrated. Determined to acquire the la

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me123meme

Polk started out by trying to buy the land. He sent an American diplomat, John Slidell, to Mexico ...

Polk started out by trying to buy the land. He sent an American diplomat, John Slidell, to Mexico ...

[html]from PBS:Polk started out by trying to buy the land. He sent an American diplomat, John Slidell, to Mexico City to offer $30 million for it. But the Mexican government refused to even meet with Slidell. Polk grew frustrated. Determine

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flavaray

Read the following passage to gain a better understanding of the vocabulary word.

Read the following passage to gain a better understanding of the vocabulary word.

[html]Read the following passage to gain a better understanding of the vocabulary word.By the late 1840s, a surge in immigration led to an increased population to work in the factories of the North. An immigrant is a person who enters a new

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df296508

How did religious beliefs and practices evolve among the colonists as they settled in America, and ...

How did religious beliefs and practices evolve among the colonists as they settled in America, and ...

How did religious beliefs and practices evolve among the colonists as they settled in America, and what adaptations did they make to accommodate religious diversity within their communities?

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Anonymous

How did the physical environment of America impact the daily lives of colonists, and what ...

How did the physical environment of America impact the daily lives of colonists, and what ...

How did the physical environment of America impact the daily lives of colonists, and what adaptations did they make to survive and thrive in their new surroundings?

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Anonymous

The creation of agricultural surpluses resulted in

The creation of agricultural surpluses resulted in

The creation of agricultural surpluses resulted in
A) social stratification.
B) an industrial revolution.
C) matrilocal patterns of marriage.
D) a lack of social stratification.

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The rise of farming took place in the

The rise of farming took place in the

The rise of farming took place in the
A) Paleolithic Era.
B) Bronze Age.
C) Neolithic Era.
D) Iron Age.

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The Neolithic or New Stone Age lasted from

The Neolithic or New Stone Age lasted from

The Neolithic or New Stone Age lasted from
A) 3000 to 500 B.C.E.
B) 8000 to 3500 B.C.E.
C) 12,000 to 8000 B.C.E.
D) 4000 to 3000 B.C.E.

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The agricultural revolution allowed which of the following transformations in hu

The agricultural revolution allowed which of the following transformations in hu

The agricultural revolution allowed which of the following transformations in human culture to take place?
A) Spread of regularly cultivated fields
B) Domestication of animals
C) Development of towns
D) All of the above

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The Paleolithic or Old Stone Age had ended by

The Paleolithic or Old Stone Age had ended by

The Paleolithic or Old Stone Age had ended by
A) 5000 B.C.E.
B) 8000 B.C.E.
C) 3000 B.C.E.
D) 15000 B.C.E.

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Which of the following attributes was NOT an advantage held by Homo sapiens?

Which of the following attributes was NOT an advantage held by Homo sapiens?

Which of the following attributes was NOT an advantage held by Homo sapiens?
A) Opposable thumbs
B) A larger brain
C) Superior speed and body strength
D) Erect posture, which freed hands

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Given the location and subject matter of Paleolithic cave paintings, it is likel

Given the location and subject matter of Paleolithic cave paintings, it is likel

Given the location and subject matter of Paleolithic cave paintings, it is likely that the early art served
A) to relieve the otherwise drab interiors of caves.
B) as maps to locate game herds.
C) religious or ritual purposes.
D)

colleen   562   1 Reply

padre

The continent on which humans originated was

The continent on which humans originated was

The continent on which humans originated was
A) Asia.
B) Africa.
C) Europe.
D) Australia.

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padre

By the late Paleolithic Age, humans had colonized

By the late Paleolithic Age, humans had colonized

By the late Paleolithic Age, humans had colonized
A) all of the continents of the Eastern Hemisphere.
B) Africa, Europe, and Asia.
C) all of the continents except Australia.
D) all of the continents except Antarctica.

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Most human societies in the Paleolithic Age consisted of

Most human societies in the Paleolithic Age consisted of

Most human societies in the Paleolithic Age consisted of
A) urbanized civilizations.
B) small groups of hunters and gatherers.
C) sedentary agricultural groups.
D) cave-dwelling bands.

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In hunting and gathering bands, labor

In hunting and gathering bands, labor

In hunting and gathering bands, labor
A) was shared equally by all members of the group.
B) fell entirely to dominant males within the group.
C) was divided according to gender.
D) fell entirely to females within the group.

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Which of the following was NOT a likely contribution by females to hunting and g

Which of the following was NOT a likely contribution by females to hunting and g

Which of the following was NOT a likely contribution by females to hunting and gathering bands?
A) Application of Medicinal Plants
B) Giving birth to maintain the size of the band
C) Hunting game
D) Gathering of food for basic sub

colleen   169   1 Reply

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Two of the areas where humans devised more intensive hunting and gathering patte

Two of the areas where humans devised more intensive hunting and gathering patte

Two of the areas where humans devised more intensive hunting and gathering patterns that permitted establishment of permanent settlements were
A) the chichimec culture of Mexico and the pastoral settlement of Catal Huyuk.
B) central Russia

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The probable cause of the decline of the Natufian complex after 9000 B.C.E. was

The probable cause of the decline of the Natufian complex after 9000 B.C.E. was

The probable cause of the decline of the Natufian complex after 9000 B.C.E. was
A) a climatic change that caused the region to become more arid.
B) an invasion by "barbarians."
C) a natural disaster, possibly an earthquake.

colleen   492   1 Reply

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The term for young men going to live with their wives' families is

The term for young men going to live with their wives' families is

The term for young men going to live with their wives' families is
A) matrilineal.
B) matrilocal.
C) patrilineal.
D) patrilocal.

colleen   177   1 Reply

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The term for family descent and inheritance traced through the female line is

The term for family descent and inheritance traced through the female line is

The term for family descent and inheritance traced through the female line is
A) matrilineal.
B) matrilocal.
C) patrilineal.
D) patrilocal.

colleen   216   1 Reply

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Lifestyles of intensive hunting and gathering groups living in permanent locatio

Lifestyles of intensive hunting and gathering groups living in permanent locatio

Lifestyles of intensive hunting and gathering groups living in permanent locations remained precarious because
A) they failed to develop better shelters or more secure supplies of food.
B) they failed to increase the size of the hunting and

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All of the following factors may have led to the adoption of sedentary agricultu

All of the following factors may have led to the adoption of sedentary agricultu

All of the following factors may have led to the adoption of sedentary agriculture EXCEPT
A) less labor was required for sedentary agriculture than for hunting and gathering.
B) climatic changes leading to changes in the grazing locations o

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