Which of the following is considered to have launched the women's rights movement?
A. The Seneca Falls' Declaration of Sentiments
B. The publication of the Grimké sisters' books in 1838
C. The merger of the abolitionist and feminist movements in 1839
D. The emergence of Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton as national figures in the 1840s
Answer: A
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In 1848, women in New York won the right to
A) vote. B) retain control of inherited wealth. C) convene in assemblies. D) free education. E) legalized birth control.
All of the following can be associated with Spartacus's slave revolt except
A) general social discontent and repeated slave revolts. B) a serious revolt of Roman allies and several major cities. C) the defeat of nine Roman armies sent to suppress the revolt. D) the crucifixion of 6,000 defeated rebels along the main road to Rome. E) the elimination of the gladiators.
The Peace of Augsburg recognized in law what had already been established in practice, which was that _________
A. the religion of the land was determined by the Holy Roman Emperor B. the ruler of a land would determine the religion of the land C. Calvinists were to be tolerated throughout Europe D. Protestants everywhere must restore Catholic beliefs and practices E. religious toleration would be the norm throughout Europe
Was membership in European nobility closed to everyone not born into it?
a) No, depending on the country, people could be ennobled through service to the crown or by marriage into a noble family. b) Yes, no one born a commoner had any hope of entering noble ranks. Consider This: Given what you know about the percentage of nobles in the population, what would work best to maintain the number? See 1.4.1: The Chosen Few. c) No, kings frequently changed their minds about who was noble, so hardly anyone could be assured their position was secure. Consider This: Given what you know about the percentage of nobles in the population, what would work best to maintain the number? See 1.4.1: The Chosen Few. d) No, anyone could aspire to become a noble, and hard work usually paid off in a title. Consider This: Given what you know about the percentage of nobles in the population, what would work best to maintain the number? See 1.4.1: The Chosen Few.