What was the overriding contradiction during the pre-Revolutionary years that both whites and blacks observed during this period?
A) the contradiction between fighting for liberty and enforcing slavery
B) the contradiction between fighting for liberty and denying the right to vote for free blacks
C) the contradiction between Christianity and enforcing slavery
D) the contradiction between mob action and slaves running away from slaveholding families
Answer: A
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A) the true wealth of a nation is not measured by stores of precious metals. B) the market is governed by natural laws of economics. C) protective tariffs are beneficial to a nation?s economic growth. D) government taxes should be levied against the land. E) fewer restrictions on individuals leads to prosperity.
The Revolution of 1905 led to
a. the creation of an ineffective Duma. b. a Bolshevik seizure of power. c. the foundation of a monarchical government. d. violent repression by forces loyal to the tsar.
Andrew Carnegie's The Gospel of Wealth promoted philanthropy by the rich.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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What will be an ideal response?