Two defining characteristics of the Central African kingdoms of Kongo and Ndongo were __________
a) a major role in the slave trade and exceptional ironworking capabilities
b) the dominance of Islam and a trade in gold
c) naval power and connection to China
d) reliance on numerous small, democratic communities and a large volunteer army
Answer: a
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a. Indians played the British and the French off each other to enhance their own position. b. Indians isolated themselves completely from European contact. c. Different tribes strengthened their ties to each other in order to fight the European settlers. d. They adopted European culture to reduce traditional Native American authority structures.
In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall declared judicial commissions to be unconstitutional
A) True B) False
What was the most significant outcome of the Boston Massacre?
A) It demonstrated to the colonists that British troops were largely symbolic and the British would back down in the face of organized resistance. B) It demonstrated to the colonists that British troops had no effective way to restore order in the colonies. C) It showed that the colonists had a better organized army than the British and would be difficult to defeat. D) It was the first act of organized resistance against the British troops in the colonies. E) It demonstrated to the colonists that British troops would resort to violence to restore order in the colonies.
The due process clause in the 5th Amendment and the right to an attorney in the 6th Amendment were designed to
(a) protect freedom of expression (b) assure that laws are properly enacted (c) ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes (d) provide for judicial review of laws