How is the rise of neo-Confucianism related to the increasing popularity of Buddhism? Can you think of other examples from the course where one philosophy developed in opposition to another?
What will be an ideal response?
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Colonial legislators saw their primary function as __________
a. improving the lives of their constituents b. preventing encroachments on the people's rights c. implementing the governor's policies d. mediating between the royal governor and the people e. supporting the governor to attain patronage appointments
Part of James Garfield's platform was civil service reform, or eliminating government jobs as rewards for political favors
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Among the major illusions held by civilians and military leaders early in World War I was
a. the belief that it would never be over. b. that the Americans would enter the war in order to insure a quick victory. c. the belief of most military leaders that the use of still larger numbers of troops would allow them to get their troops beyond the enemy trenches and gain a quick victory. d. poison gas would end the war by Christmas. e. a revolution in Germany would force Germany out of the war.
According to Adam Smith, the dynamic motivating force in all economic enterprise is
A) government initiative. B) individual self-interest. C) altruistic social concern. D) class consciousness. E) survival.