The 1829 decision of Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin of the North Carolina Supreme Court in State v. Mann
A) avoided making any broad statements about the rights of slaves and masters.
B) set limits on the power of a temporary master.
C) initiated a process of undermining the legal basis of slavery.
D) was generally upheld in subsequent cases.
E) denied the basic rights of slaves.
E
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) rejected party politics. B) did not really support black equality. C) opposed the Underground Railroad. D) felt party politics was the best way to achieve their goals.
Who did the "Harmonious Fists" target as the source of China's misfortunes?
A. European missionaries B. the "Red Lanterns" C. Japan D. foreigners in general
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A) regional stories depicting everyday life B) grand epic stories in which the hero always defeated the villain C) disparaging tales about ethnic groups, perpetuating anti-immigrant feelings D) political pamphlets championing their candidate E) allegorical stories that used many examples from the Bible