The usual founder of a ruling dynasty was
a. an appointee of the Roman Empire.
b. chosen by an assembly of all able-bodied men.
c. the most powerful noble who made his claim to kingship stick.
d. elected by the people.
e. selected by the Church.
c
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Which politician established his reputation as a military leader during the War of 1812?
A) Andrew Jackson B) John Quincy Adams C) John Calhoun D) Davy Crockett E) Martin Van Buren
For former slaveowners, defeat in the Civil War brought
a. the loss of land throughout the South to confiscation by the federal government. b. widespread belief that God had judged their way of life harshly. c. broad interest in schemes to relocate to the Caribbean and reestablish plantation slavery there. d. a sudden commitment to industrializing. e. the loss of $2 billion of investments in slaves.
When opponents of the Espionage Act challenged its legality, the Supreme Court
a. upheld the right of "freedom of the press." b. ruled that it was permissible for citizens to speak out against their country during the war. c. ruled that freedom of speech was never absolute. d. allowed the use of mail to opponents of the war.
The ___ was a federation of craft unions working together on basic labor issues--unlike the labor unions before it, it did not deal with social reform or any other issues beyond basic labor.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).