Why did the French send troops to occupy Germany's Ruhr Valley?
A) Germany rebelled and refused to make any reparations payments.
B) To prove to the Germans that any resistance on their part would not be tolerated.
C) France realized that German Reichmarks were fast losing their value, making reparations worthless.
D) Germany requested a pause in reparations payments in 1923.
E) Their attempted negotiations with the Germans over reparations payments broke down in 1922.
D
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Which of the following is not a reason why colonists hesitated to declare independence in 1775?
a. How to attract foreign support was an unresolved issue. b. Many could not see themselves as traitors, which is what a declaration of independence would mean. c. How would Americans organize themselves since nations at the time had some form of monarchy. d. Breaking political ties with England meant turning their back on their heritage. e. Once unleashed, the fury of ordinary colonists could turn against the well to do and the rebellion could slide into anarchy.
What is the chief significance of Washington's victories at Trenton and Princeton?
A) They compelled the British to abandon their effort to make New York the headquarters for British operations in America. B) They forced British General Howe to move his troops into winter encampment. C) They boosted the morale and confidence of a near-extinct Continental Army. D) They resulted in a new outpouring of popular support for Washington's Continental Army.
The British decided NOT to enter the war primarily for which reason?
A) Their empire was already big enough. B) They were allied with the North. C) They were opposed to slavery. D) They had no military power.
Which of the following was a policy followed by the Ayatollah Khomeini’s government in Iran after 1979?
a. Diminution of women’s rights b. Overturning modernization policies c. Implementation of Islamic law d. Suppression of minorities such as Kurds e. All of the above