All of the following were push factors that motivated immigrants to leave their home countries EXCEPT

a. political instability
b. religious persecution
c. famine
d. financial backing from joint-stock companies
e. inability to make a living in agriculture


Ans: d. financial backing from joint-stock companies

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The African Methodist Episcopal church

A) ?was formally recognized in 1816. B) ?as the first independent black denomination in the United States. C) ?began as an all-black affiliate of a Philadelphia congregation. D) ?was created by the Free African Society. E) ?All of these are correct.

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Sam Houston __________

A. favored recognizing the land claims of the Cherokees in East Texas B. believed that the future of Texas lay with joining the United States C. strongly disliked Mirabeau B. Lamar D. all of the above

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When the ________ asked the United States to intervene against Ho Chi Minh's army at Dien Bien Phu, President Eisenhower refused.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. African slavery

What will be an ideal response?

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