The lasting achievement of the Marquise de Châtelet was:
a. Her composition of Voltaire's “philosophical tale” Candide.
b. Her sponsorship of the scientific work of Evangelista Torricelli.
c. Her design for the gardens at the Palace of Versailles.
d. Her translation of Newton's Mathematical Principles from Latin into French.
d. Her translation of Newton's Mathematical Principles from Latin into French.
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A. borrowed heavily from perviously published colonial documents B. was never formally approved by the 2nd continental congress C. avoided making any direct criticism of the King D. called for the formation of a two-party democracy E. originally recommended that all slaves be freed
What was one significant effect of the Great Depression in Europe?
a. The complete destruction of Communist parties b. The escalation of unemployment rates in all nations but Great Britain c. The strengthening of liberal, democratic movements in the 1930s d. The rise of authoritarian movements in many areas of Europe e. The growth of free trade in order to spur economic recovery
In the aftermath of King George's War
A. the English abandoned many of their fortresses in the interior. B. the French moved out of the Ohio Valley. C. the Iroquois decided not to grant any future trade concessions to the English. D. relations among the English, French, and Iroquois deteriorated. E. military activity west of England's North American colonies steadily declined.
The term "manifest destiny" is associated with what country?
A. Germany B. Great Britain C. Russia D. Japan E. United States