In 1860, the northern Democrats and southern Democrats, respectively, nominated Stephen Douglas and __________ for president.
A. John C. Calhoun
B. James Buchanan
C. John C. Breckinridge
D. John Bell
Answer: C
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a. passing laws allowing for enclosure of common lands. b. fostering enterprise that expanded trade routes. c. revising the electoral system to allow middle-class subjects to vote and thus shape policy. d. protecting private and intellectual property under the law. e. all of the above
What did the epic poems of Virgil succeed in accomplishing for Rome and her people?
A) The poems established a foundation myth for Rome and her people to revere. B) The poems describe the struggle of the Romans and their ability to overcome the most difficult circumstance, thus proving their destiny. C) The poems demonstrated Rome's imperial destiny and the rivalry and link with the Greek epic poets. D) All of these E) None of these
California was first colonized by Spain, which used local Indians as its main source of labor
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
During the 1920s, wages for American workers
A. generally enabled a working-class family to thrive on a single income. B. generally decreased as the labor market became tighter. C. rose most quickly for unskilled workers. D. generally rose at a rate far below increases in production and profits. E. equaled or exceeded the rate of production growth.