In general, what happened to the franchise in the United States between the beginning of the nineteenth century and the 1830s?
a. Women and blacks gained the right to vote in growing numbers as property became the primary basis of voting rights.
b. Black men and white men gained the right to vote in growing numbers as manhood became the primary basis of voting rights.
c. White men gained the right to vote in growing numbers while black men and some white women lost it, as white manhood became the primary basis of voting rights.
d. White people, including white women, gained the right to vote in growing numbers while black men lost it as whiteness became the primary basis of voting rights.
c. White men gained the right to vote in growing numbers while black men and some white women lost it, as white manhood became the primary basis of voting rights.
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In addition to seeking personal salvation through their religion, slaves:
A. Prayed that all earthly power would be placed in their hands B. Sought group salvation through the belief that God would deliver all slaves from bondage C. Sought forgiveness for their masters D. Prayed that they would receive earthly riches as a reward for their trials and tribulations
Trace the women's suffrage movement in the years following the Civil War. How successful was the movement by 1900?
What will be an ideal response?
In each session of Congress between 1836 and 1844, the House of Representatives adopted "gag rules" designed to prevent debate on petitions calling for
A) the abolition of slavery. B) the territorial expansion of slavery. C) a constitutional amendment to protect slavery. D) the reopening of the slave trade.
All of the following about the rule of the Shah of Iran before 1979 are correct except it
a. had raised per capita income significantly. b. had strong American support, and many of its policies were hated by many Iranians. c. caused a cultural clash within the country that helped to cause his downfall. d. attempted to establish a purely Islamic society. e. enabled the Ayatollah Khomeini to overthrow him and create an Islamic theocracy.