What was the original source of Osama bin Laden's and al-Qaeda's desire for revenge against the United States?
A. the United States' attack on the Iraqi mainland
B. the United States' support of Israel over the Palestinians
C. the stationing of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia
D. the United States' refusal to help the Taliban against the U.S.
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The British southern strategy rested on the assumption that __________
A) loyalty to the crown remained strongest in the South B) the North would offer only weak resistance C) plantation crops were critical to the American economy D) the Americans would engage in large-scale, traditional battles
Which of the following was a reason for Clinton's victory in the 1996 presidential election?
A. He put forward a plan to overhaul the nation's health-care system. B. He took a strong stand against gun-control legislation. C. The proposals of his Republican opponent seemed reactionary to the electorate. D. He successfully redefined the "family-values" issue, thus reclaiming it from conservatives.
Why did the Chinese devote a great deal of attention to astronomy and calendrical science?
a. They needed a clear understanding of the constellations and other celestial features in order to navigate the world's oceans. b. They believed that the stability of the kingdom depended on the emperor's ability to calculate correct dates for festivals, court sessions, mourning periods, and agricultural work. c. They wanted to decipher the mysteries of the universe and gain greater control over nature. d. They believed that astronomy was the key to a universal and objective understanding of the natural world.