The Renaissance papacy
A) was exemplified by the "spartan" and humble existence of Leo X.
B) saw popes build legal familial dynasties over several generations to maintain power.
C) was little concerned with war and politics, as shown by Julius II.
D) was often seen as corrupt and debauched, as evidenced by Alexander VI.
E) gave little support to the arts.
D
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a. figured the North to win b. bet on the South, not the North c. predicted a short war d. noted the North's superior morale
As president, Ronald Reagan pleased the New Right by a. imposing sanctions against South Africa. b. supporting legislation to end television advertising by tobacco companies. c. supporting environmental-protection legislation designed to promote conservation and preservation of thenation's natural resources
d. supporting prayer in public schools.
In the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, the United States acquired
a. the southernmost stretch of British land in the Oregon country. b. the island of Cuba from Spain. c. land from Mexico that extended the New Mexico territory southward. d. the Alaska territory from Russia. e. land from Nicaragua that spanned the isthmus between the Atlantic and Pacific.
Most whites who migrated to the West and the Great Plains did so for which of the following reasons?
a. They wanted to Christianize the native peoples.
b. They were lured there by mining syndicates and lumber companies that promised high-paying jobs.
c. They were desirous of material success.
d. They were supposed to conduct government-financed agricultural research.