The Columbian question refers to the debate about the origins of __________
A) smallpox
B) syphilis
C) typhus
D) slavery
B
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The Puritans were unique in the seventeenth-century colonies of North America because of their __________
A) religious toleration B) peaceful relations with the Indians C) more equal sex roles D) impressive educational system
Valley Forge was a harsh place for the soldiers to winter. Which of the following statement(s) pertain(s) to the situation.
a. Originally, Washington planned on wintering in Wilmington which was a much milder and better-supplied location. However, he succumb to the Pennsylvania Congress which did not want the British to terrorize the countryside. Therefore, Washington changed his plan to Valley Forge b. Valley Forge was a remote location with difficult supply lines. Winter is extremely harsh. More than 2,000 soldiers died of disease, hunger and cold. c. Horatio Gates who just earned all the glory in the battle of Saratoga, was catapulted to the national scene threatening the position of George Washington. Meanwhile, a "Baron Von Steuben" came to Valley Forge in Feb 1778 upon Benjamin Franklin's recommendation. He let BVS trained his army, hoping that BVS could transform the army to a fighting machine. d. All of the above
Do you agree or disagree with President Harry Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs in 1945?
What will be an ideal response?
Al Qaeda differs from previous terrorist movements in that it
A. has no national home. B. targets one nation-the United States-exclusively. C. employs primarily nonviolent tactics. D. has religious and nationalist motivations.