That "Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains" was the stirring pronouncement of
a. Rousseau.
b. Frederick II.
c. Diderot.
d. Jefferson.
e. Voltaire.
a
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Who was the first explorer to sail directly from Europe to the tip of Africa and back?
a. Henry the Navigator b. Vasco da Gama c. Prester John d. Bartolomeu Dias
How did the Boxer Rebellion affect U.S. policy in China?
a. The United States realized that China would not cooperate with the Open Door policy and began to join the European nations in dividing up China. b. The United States affirmed the Open Door policy and declared China's independence from any foreign (European) rule. c. The United States saw that China was determined to keep out foreign influence, so it withdrew to the Philippines to avoid armed conflict. d. The United States realized that anti-imperialists back home wanted it to withdraw from China, so it negotiated secretly. e. The rebellion in Canada turned U.S. attention away from China and to the anti-imperialist demonstrations closer to home.
Emperor Franz Joseph
A) was a hard-working and cosmopolitan ruler, beloved throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire. B) was a fervent German nationalist who sought the assimilation of his Slavic subjects. C) served as a figurehead monarch, similar to the British monarch. D) reigned very briefly before being overthrown. E) was able to conciliate the forces of liberalism and nationalism.
Discuss India's role as a functioning democracy. Why did India remain democratic when so many of its neighbors underwent revolutions or were brought down by military coups? Who were the important leaders? Why would democracy be such a challenge in a country like India?
What will be an ideal response?