Why was Alexander Hamilton's plan to honor state- and Confederation-issued paper at face value perceived as controversial?
A) Some of the paper notes may have been counterfeit.
B) It rewarded speculators with wealth.
C) It allowed foreign investors to stake a claim in the American economy.
D) He was promoting the plan despite the opposition of President Washington.
E) It could lead to staggering levels of inflation.
B
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A) Creole slaves spoke only English. B) African slaves were more aggressive toward their owners. C) African slaves were better farmers. D) None of these choices E) All of these choices
Çatal Hüyük, Jericho, and Jarmö are most remembered a. as sites of primitive cities
b. for containing numerous cave paintings. c. for producing an astounding number of fertility figures. d. as sites of well-preserved royal tombs of the Neolithic period. e. as founders of Sumerian civilization.
New state constitutions drafted during the Revolutionary War sought to expand the power of the executive.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The exile of Hebrews to Babylon in 587 B.C.E. occurred under
a. Cyrus the Great. b. Nebuchadnezzar. c. Ashurbanipal. d. Darius of Persia. e. a Chaldean revolt.