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The Ming Dynasty (Multiple Choice)

The Ming Dynasty (Multiple Choice)

The Ming Dynasty
 
  a. under Yongle, had Chinese ships bring back Christian missionaries to China.
  b. sent a fleet far into the Indian Ocean.
  c. sent a huge army into Japan, which captured and held the ci

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Okaztle

The event which exemplified renewed anti-Semitism in France in the late nineteenth century was the ...

The event which exemplified renewed anti-Semitism in France in the late nineteenth century was the ...

The event which exemplified renewed anti-Semitism in France in the late nineteenth century was the
 
  A) Boulanger coup.
  B) Sorel uprising.
  C) Dreyfus affair.
  D) Zola capitulation.
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doctorfede

The Roe v. Wade decision was passed in :

The Roe v. Wade decision was passed in :

The Roe v. Wade decision was passed in
 
  A) 1972.
  B) 1973.
  C) 1975.
  D) 1977.
  E) 1979.

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swake

During the second half of the eighteenth century, the import of raw cotton into Britain :

During the second half of the eighteenth century, the import of raw cotton into Britain :

During the second half of the eighteenth century, the import of raw cotton into Britain
 
  A) increased dramatically.
  B) decreased dramatically.
  C) remained largely unchanged.
  D) increased

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Celestial

All of the following are correct about trade and commerce in the eighteenth century EXCEPT :

All of the following are correct about trade and commerce in the eighteenth century EXCEPT :

All of the following are correct about trade and commerce in the eighteenth century EXCEPT
 
  A) international trade had become greater than trade within Europe.
  B) trade within Europe was still greater than oversea

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swake

In the seventeenth century the prominence of the Dutch Republic as a great power :

In the seventeenth century the prominence of the Dutch Republic as a great power :

In the seventeenth century the prominence of the Dutch Republic as a great power
 
  A) stemmed from its domination of Mediterranean trade.
  B) was supported by economic prosperity.
  C) was a result of the

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Okaztle

The commercial and military association known as the Hansa or Hanseatic League was created by :

The commercial and military association known as the Hansa or Hanseatic League was created by :

The commercial and military association known as the Hansa or Hanseatic League was created by
 
  A) the Italian republics.
  B) the kingdom of France.
  C) Ferdinand and Isabella.
  D) Constantin

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Celestial

Scandinavia by the twelfth century :

Scandinavia by the twelfth century :

Scandinavia by the twelfth century
 
  A) remained largely pagan and resistant to European culture.
  B) contained the continent's most powerful nation, Sweden.
  C) entered into a period of relative peace w

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Okaztle

The Federalist Papers were authored by :

The Federalist Papers were authored by :

The Federalist Papers were authored by
 
  A) George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.
  B) Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison.
  C) Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Joh

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Celestial

The French settlement at Fort Caroline was eliminated by :

The French settlement at Fort Caroline was eliminated by :

The French settlement at Fort Caroline was eliminated by
 
  A) Jacques Cartier.
  B) Francisco Vazquez de Coronado.
  C) Hernando de Soto.
  D) Pedro Menndez de Avils.
  E) Juan Ponce

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swake

How did Oleg's navy overcome the Greeks closing the strait near Constantinople?

How did Oleg's navy overcome the Greeks closing the strait near Constantinople?

How did Oleg's navy overcome the Greeks closing the strait near Constantinople?
 
  A) His army launched arrows with plague on the tips of the arrows.
  B) His army launched a full-scale ground offensive without the na

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Legend.

Which of the following is not true about urban slaves in the Lowcountry?

Which of the following is not true about urban slaves in the Lowcountry?

Which of the following is not true about urban slaves in the Lowcountry?
 
  A) They felt a great sense of solidarity with Plantation slaves.
  B) Many dressed in extravagant clothing.
  C) Many worked in hi

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doctorfede

Hich of the following accurately characterizes the economic situation of African Americans in the ...

Hich of the following accurately characterizes the economic situation of African Americans in the ...

hich of the following accurately characterizes the economic situation of African Americans in the 1990s?
 
  A) One-third of African Americans were part of the middle class.
  B) Almost 90 percent of African Americans l

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Aseize

What did the slogan black power mean? How were the feelings behind the slogan expressed? What ...

What did the slogan black power mean? How were the feelings behind the slogan expressed? What ...

What did the slogan black power mean? How were the feelings behind the slogan expressed?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Celestial

Where did the Black Panther party originate?

Where did the Black Panther party originate?

Where did the Black Panther party originate?
 
  A) Oakland, California
  B) Atlanta, Georgia
  C) Newark, New Jersey
  D) Cleveland, Ohio

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Aseize

__________ toured the East Coast in 1879 promoting the cause of Indian assimilation.

__________ toured the East Coast in 1879 promoting the cause of Indian assimilation.

__________ toured the East Coast in 1879 promoting the cause of Indian assimilation.
 
  A) Standing Bear
  B) Sitting Bull
  C) Geronimo
  D) Crazy Horse

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Aseize

__________ officially emancipated the last of its slaves in 1846.

__________ officially emancipated the last of its slaves in 1846.

__________ officially emancipated the last of its slaves in 1846.
 
  A) Massachusetts
  B) New Jersey
  C) Rhode Island
  D) Pennsylvania

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Okaztle

The War of 1812 united Americans behind the cause of __________.

The War of 1812 united Americans behind the cause of __________.

The War of 1812 united Americans behind the cause of __________.
 
  A) individual freedom
  B) social justice
  C) national expansion
  D) free trade

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Dr.Vista

What rumor was confirmed by Cooks fleet?

What rumor was confirmed by Cooks fleet?

What rumor was confirmed by Cooks fleet?
 
  A) There was gold in Southeast Asia.
  B) The Spanish and Dutch were allied in the South Pacific.
  C) The Russians had a foothold in the North American fur trade.

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Legend.

The use of African slaves as agricultural laborers in Brazil was tied to __________ cultivation. ...

The use of African slaves as agricultural laborers in Brazil was tied to __________ cultivation. ...

The use of African slaves as agricultural laborers in Brazil was tied to __________ cultivation.
 
  A) rice
  B) tobacco
  C) sugar
  D) indigo

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lowster11

How was the presidential election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 different from the elections of the ...

How was the presidential election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 different from the elections of the ...

How was the presidential election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 different from the elections of the previous two presidents and the elections of the next two presidents?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Aseize

The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent to explore the lands acquired from the __________.

The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent to explore the lands acquired from the __________.

The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent to explore the lands acquired from the __________.
 
  A) Treaty of Paris
  B) Proclamation of 1763
  C) Northwest Ordinance
  D) Louisiana Purchase

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lowster11

During World War II, organized labor in the United States

During World War II, organized labor in the United States

During World War II, organized labor in the United States
 
  A. lost membership as wages rose across most industries.
 
  B. frequently used the threats of strikes to obtain higher wages.
 
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swake

During President Franklin Roosevelt's early days in office,

During President Franklin Roosevelt's early days in office,

During President Franklin Roosevelt's early days in office,
 
  A. he rapidly constructed an ambitious and diverse program of legislation to address the economic crisis.
 
  B. the American people concluded t

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Aseize

In 1920, passage of the Nineteenth Amendment

In 1920, passage of the Nineteenth Amendment

In 1920, passage of the Nineteenth Amendment
 
  A. gave women the right to vote.
 
  B. disallowed Woodrow Wilson from running for a third term.
 
  C. marked the beginning of a new era

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Legend.

The 1854 Ostend Manifesto (Multiple Choice)

The 1854 Ostend Manifesto (Multiple Choice)

The 1854 Ostend Manifesto
 
  A. saw several European powers denounce American slavery.
 
  B. was part of an attempt by the United States to acquire Cuba.
 
  C. prohibited slavery in th

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doctorfede

Between 1840 and 1860, most migrants traveling west on the overland trails

Between 1840 and 1860, most migrants traveling west on the overland trails

Between 1840 and 1860, most migrants traveling west on the overland trails
 
  A. found the journey to be a very collective experience.
 
  B. usually faced trips that lasted between two to three months.

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Celestial

Supporters of the new Constitution were better organized than were their opponents. (True or false?)

Supporters of the new Constitution were better organized than were their opponents. (True or false?)

Supporters of the new Constitution were better organized than were their opponents.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Celestial

Aaron Burr was found innocent by the Supreme Court of treason charges because __________.

Aaron Burr was found innocent by the Supreme Court of treason charges because __________.

Aaron Burr was found innocent by the Supreme Court of treason charges because __________.
 
  A) Jefferson failed to appear in court to testify against him
  B) Jefferson claimed executive privilege and refused to turn

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Celestial

Which of the following statements best characterizes the Lost Generation, a term coined by American ...

Which of the following statements best characterizes the Lost Generation, a term coined by American ...

Which of the following statements best characterizes the Lost Generation, a term coined by American writer Gertrude Stein to describe white intellectuals and artists of the 1920s who primarily lived abroad?
 
  A) Members of this

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Celestial

Under the policy of salutary neglect, Parliament __________.

Under the policy of salutary neglect, Parliament __________.

Under the policy of salutary neglect, Parliament __________.
 
  A) allowed colonial assemblies to appoint royal governors
  B) banned the importation of African slaves to the North American mainland
  C) did

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swake

As can be seen in this painting of Mount Auburn, typical elements of the rural cemetery movement ...

As can be seen in this painting of Mount Auburn, typical elements of the rural cemetery movement ...

As can be seen in this painting of Mount Auburn, typical elements of the rural cemetery movement included __________.
 
  A) the provision of a place for reflection by the living and repose for the dead
  B) strong conn

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Legend.

Who was NOT one of the founders of Apple?

Who was NOT one of the founders of Apple?

Who was NOT one of the founders of Apple?
 
  A) Steve Jobs
  B) Steve Wozniak
  C) Bill Gates
  D) Michael Scott

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doctorfede

Democratic rival Hillary Clinton played a prominent role as Obama's:

Democratic rival Hillary Clinton played a prominent role as Obama's:

Democratic rival Hillary Clinton played a prominent role as Obama's:
 
  A) Secretary of Defense.
  B) Attorney General.
  C) first appointment to the Supreme Court.
  D) Secretary of State.

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Legend.

The American Lincoln Brigade fought in :

The American Lincoln Brigade fought in :

The American Lincoln Brigade fought in
 
  A) World War I.
  B) the Spanish Civil War.
  C) the defense of Nanking.
  D) Ethiopia against the Italians.

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Dr.Vista

Roosevelt and his advisors decided that the best way to deal with the Holocaust was to:

Roosevelt and his advisors decided that the best way to deal with the Holocaust was to:

Roosevelt and his advisors decided that the best way to deal with the Holocaust was to:
 
  A) suppress any mention of it until the war ended and the problem solved itself.
  B) disrupt rail transport to the camps with

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Celestial

The Wisconsin Idea was promoted by Governor Robert LaFollette as a way of:

The Wisconsin Idea was promoted by Governor Robert LaFollette as a way of:

The Wisconsin Idea was promoted by Governor Robert LaFollette as a way of:
 
  A) controlling large industries.
  B) protecting state forests and watersheds.
  C) applying academic scholarship and theory to hu

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Legend.

The Panics of 1819 and 1837 were both triggered by:

The Panics of 1819 and 1837 were both triggered by:

The Panics of 1819 and 1837 were both triggered by:
 
  A) a wave of bank failures.
  B) state bankruptcies.
  C) a stock market crash.
  D) government refusal to redeem bonds.

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Celestial

The most English area of the British colonies at the time of the Revolution was:

The most English area of the British colonies at the time of the Revolution was:

The most English area of the British colonies at the time of the Revolution was:
 
  A) New England.
  B) Middle Colonies.
  C) Chesapeake.
  D) Lower South.

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lowster11

The nationalist ________ helped to overthrow a dictatorial regime in Cuba in 1959. (Fill in the blank)

The nationalist ________ helped to overthrow a dictatorial regime in Cuba in 1959. (Fill in the blank)

The nationalist ________ helped to overthrow a dictatorial regime in Cuba in 1959.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Dr.Vista