The aftermath of the Scientific Revolution spilled over into a new intellectual movement in the 18th century called the:
A) Renaissance
B) Enlightenment
C) Great Awakening
D) Risorgimento
Ans: B) Enlightenment
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Why was Andrew Jackson so influential in the mid-1800s?
a. He was a forceful and domineering president, unafraid of breaking the Constitution to gain what he wanted. b. He was a charismatic and kind president, fighting for the poor and disenfranchised. c. He was a politician in the right place at the right time; the 1830s and 1840s were a time when Americans wanted to be led by a strong national government. d. He made political deals to gain majority support in Congress and the Supreme Court, using the other branches to further his own agenda. e. He chose a strong presidential cabinet and followed their advice closely.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair's popularity declined because of his support of the U.S. war in Iraq.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The creation of a closer communication infrastructure that put India's diverse peoples and regions in closer contact with each other was the result of
a. British recruitment of sepoys in the British army. b. an increased number of Indians passing the Indian Civil Service Tests. c. the railroad. d. the growing influence of Hindu traditions. e. continued Indian riots and rebellions.
According to New Dealers, why did the American economy need government and labor organizations?
What will be an ideal response?