By arguing for "substantive due process" John G. Palfrey claimed that abolition in the territories would violate the constitutional rights of Southern states to move, sell, buy, and exploit slave property.

a. true
b. false


Ans: a. true

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Summarize the decisions taken at Yalta and Potsdam for postwar Europe, including Germany. What divisions as to means and ends were already apparent among the Allies?

What will be an ideal response?

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George Patton pushed for the creation of the WAAC's.

a. true b. false

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The Continental System ______________.

A. closed ports to British shipping B. ended the "Spanish ulcer" C. replaced the Confederation of the Rhine D. established the Grand Duchy of Warsaw E. was a resounding failure

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