The doctrine that eased Cold War tensions in the 1970s is known as
A) containment.
B) détente.
C) mutually assured destruction (MAD).
D) Star Wars.
E) the domino theory.
B
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Prospects for successful worldwide exploration by Europeans in the mid-fifteenth century were heightened by new developments in all the following areas EXCEPT
A) knowledge of New World geography. B) ship design. C) printing. D) navigational instruments.
The congressional district representing __________ was designated as the poorest among the 50 states in the two decades after 2000.
A. Beattyville, Kentucky B. Ferguson, Missouri C. the South Bronx, New York D. Detroit, Michigan
Some political figures embraced Protestantism because
a. it challenged the established power of the Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Emperor. b. Catholicism limited economic opportunities. c. Protestant leaders promised to support political leaders in their struggles for greater power. d. Protestantism emphasized literacy for the masses, which would stimulate democracy.
In comparison to France, British colonial policy could be best described as
a. direct rule. b. enlightened despotism. c. democratic. d. indirect rule. e. royal absolutism.