What did Bolivar have in common with George Washington, in addition to leading a revolution for independence?
a. Both dreamed of becoming kings.
b. Both were slave owners.
c. Both had been educated in Europe.
d. Both died penniless and in disgrace.
e. Both failed in their first attempts at revolution.
b
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A) Columbia Line. B) McKay Brothers Company. C) Black Ball Line. D) Great Atlantic Shipping Company.
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A) Shang B) Han C) Zhou D) Ming E) none of the above
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A. They helped transform local crop production to serve the needs of the empires' home countries. B. They served as spokesmen for the idea that empires helped bring progress. C. They introduced European crops into Asia and Africa, causing the destruction of indigenous crops. D. B and C above E. A and C above
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