The most powerful conflict between Austria and Prussia in the eighteenth century was over
a. religion; Austria was Catholic and Prussia Protestant.
b. the Prussian seizure of Silesia.
c. unification of the Holy Roman Empire.
d. the potential division of the Ottoman Empire.
e. Austrian claims to northern Italy.
b
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Prior to his election, Lincoln stated that he __________
A) had no intention of disturbing slavery in the South B) was determined to abolish slavery as quickly as possible C) thought war with the South was inevitable D) was willing to reconsider his stance on the expansion of slavery
Why was the French Jesuits' use of religious images to convert the Indians most likely effective?
A) The Indians saw the images as threatening and converted in fear. B) French painting was far superior to Spanish or English painting. C) The Indians were impressed with European artistry. D) The images were more appealing than those with which the Indians were familiar. E) The images could bypass cultural and linguistic behaviors.
Discuss the consolidation of Habsburg territorial power under Leopold I. What obstacles did he face, and what was the result of his policies?
What will be an ideal response?
What were the tests of Wilson's "moral diplomacy"?
A) When a cabinet member was caught in a financial scandal, Wilson's pride in his morality was tested. B) The exorbitant costs of moral reforms, such as Prohibition, tested Wilson's resolve to continue "purity" reforms. C) The conflicts of Mexico and World War I demonstrated that U.S. morality would not keep militarism under control. D) The Hawaiian and Philippine annexations demonstrated to the world that U.S. morality did not actually exist. E) In his attitudes toward African Americans and their civil rights, Wilson demonstrated that "morality" did not mean equality.