In what ways was American society in the period from 1815 to 1860 a society of equality? In what ways was it a society of inequality? On balance, do you believe it was a society of equality or inequality? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
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Whereas the Lowell mill women who took part in the strike of 1834 saw themselves as heirs to the Patriots of the American Revolution, their critics viewed them as
A) rigid and conservative. B) uninformed and unskilled. C) radical and unladylike. D) gallant and brave. E) timid and cowardly.
After the 1830s, Baptists and Methodists came to contain ____________________ of the nation's professing Protestants, North and South
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In addition to Communist takeovers in Hungary and Czechoslovakia, what else did the Soviets do to try to cement their hold on Eastern Europe?
A. overthrow the Nationalist government of China B. invade Finland C. block Western access to Berlin D. occupy Greece
Which of the following was NOT one of John Locke's main ideas?
A. that sovereignty was held by the people in a society B. that subjects had the right to remove their ruler C. that although kings did have divine sanction, their subjects maintained personal rights D. that individuals retained personal rights to life, liberty, and property E. that rulers derived their authority from the consent of those they governed