What challenge did the Spanish face in settling California?
A. tensions with the French over a joint claim
B. the need to pass through the English colonies to get there
C. military skirmishes with the Russians over land rights
D. the long, dangerous journey there
Answer: D
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a. Cosmology b. Daoism c. Modified Confucianism d. Legalism e. Buddhist Confucianism
During the French Revolution, France declared war on
A) America. B) Austria and Prussia. C) Spain and Russia. D) Holland E) Britain and Spain.
The world's first industrial fair was held in Paris in 1851, commemorating the rebuilding of the city under the leadership of Emperor Napoleon III
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is one conclusion about the 2000 presidential election that can be determined from this map and corresponding information?
A) The entry of third-party candidates had little influence on the final election results. B) Although Al Gore won more popular votes than George W. Bush, he did not win the presidential election. C) The Democrats won the Electoral College due to the large base of support they had on the West Coast. D) Both the popular vote and the electoral vote showed that the race was not as close as predicted.