Experimental method

Another important provision of the Constitution of 1876 __________

A. created the first state Railroad Commission B. abolished the Texas Rangers C. decentralized the state’s educational system by reestablishing local control of the public school system D. established four-year terms of office for the governor and all other elected state officials

Professional mass sporting events provided people with

A. "bread and circuses," as both Marx and Bismarck, ironically, noted. B. a direct, participatory role in the events they attended. C. highly organized activities with extensive rules and officials to enforce them. D. professional rugby matches staged by the American League. E. an extension of their normal Sunday religious activities.

"Comfort women" were

A. women forced into prostitution by the Japanese. B. German spies sent to infiltrate Allied nations. C. American women who took over men's work during the course of World War II. D. members of the WAVES (Women Appointed for Volunteer Emergency Service). E. wealthy women who received the title as an insult because of their refusal to assist in the war effort.

Which of the following statements about slave work is FALSE?

A. Skilled slaves were at times hired out to other planters. B. Colonial slave codes forbade teaching slaves skilled trades and crafts. C. A few slaves were able to buy their freedom. D. Field hand was the predominant occupation of both male and female slaves. E. Some slaves on larger plantations learned trades and crafts.