What temporary settlement was made over the question of the expansion of slavery in 1820?
a. the great charter
b. the missouri compromise
c. marbury vs. madison
d. the corrupt bargain
Ans: b. the missouri compromise
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A) was Andreas Vesalius's masterpiece on anatomical structure. B) contained William Harvey's theories on blood circulation. C) contained theories on a macrocosm-microcosm universe advanced by Paracelsus. D) was da Vinci's masterpiece that influenced so many doctors during the Renaissance. E) was Cavendish's theory of human dissection.
Why was the Presidential election of 1860 particularly complex in its scope?
Select one: a. The Democratic Party was split among regional lines and nominated two candidates. b. The Republican Party was divided in their support for Abraham Lincoln's candidacy. c. A third party candidate had managed to defeat the Democratic candidate in votes.
Over time, which of the following rights were married women in the colonies able to exercise?
a. vote b. conduct business c. attend college d. hold public office e. act as ministers