Stephen A. Douglas was viscously beaten in response to an anti-slavery speech he gave in the Senate.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: False.
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Which of the following is true of William Calley?
A. He was a corporal who provided proof to U.S. Senate investigators that three American officers were victims of "fragging." B. He was a soldier who was tried and executed for cowardice in the face of the enemy. C. He was an army lieutenant convicted for his involvement in the atrocity known as the My Lai massacre. D. He was a World War II veteran much vilified by the American Legion and other veterans groups for his outspoken opposition to the Vietnam War.
How did the Union and Confederate governments compare in their handling of dissent?
A) Because both governments originated from the same political tradition, they both viewed dissent the same way. B) Abraham Lincoln was far less hesitant about imposing martial law and suspending the fundamental right of habeas corpus than was Jefferson Davis. C) Compared with Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln had greater faith in democracy and therefore thought that dissent was a beneficial part of the political process. D) Because of the Confederacy's belief in states' rights, dissent was expected and encouraged. E) The Confederate government was prepared to act swiftly and harshly to stamp out dissent, which it equated with treason.
In the Shang state, how did a man become king?
a. he inherited it by marrying the king’s daughter b. he was elected by the warriors of the state c. he was chosen by the priests of the important temples d. he inherited it, usually as the son or brother of a king e. he was elected by the male members of the kingdom as a whole
Stereotypes are learned, not innate
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