What civil rights measures did President Harry S. Truman enact in 1948?
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Ans: He banned racial discrimination in federal government hiring practices and ordered the desegregation of the armed forces.
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How successful was Jefferson as president by 1805?
A) He seemed to have led his fellow Americans into a golden age. B) He was very successful in all areas except domestic policy. C) He had one of the most disastrous first terms ever completed by a president who was re-elected. D) He was very successful in all areas except foreign policy.
What event occurred the same year that Washington was inaugurated as president?
A) Treaty of Greenville B) beginning of the French Revolution C) Whiskey Rebellion D) ratification of the Bill of Rights
Compare and contrast the beliefs, practices, and influence of Confucianism and Daoism in connection with Chinese popular ideas about family and personal behavior and responsibility. Use specific examples in your answer.
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How did the system of slavery change in West Africa after the advent of the Atlantic slave trade?
a. Cowrie shells were harvested and used as currency to buy slaves in West Africa. b. Masters/owners now had the option of selling slaves for cash. c. Slaves were increasingly integrated into masters' families to prevent them from fleeing. d. Slaves had more opportunities to buy their freedom at slave markets. e. African warriors who traded slaves lost status.