What rumor was confirmed by Cook’s fleet?
A) There was gold in Southeast Asia.
B) The Spanish and Dutch were allied in the South Pacific.
C) The Russians had a foothold in the North American fur trade.
D) The French had seized control of Hawaii.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) graduated federal income tax. B) Pure Food and Drug Act. C) Interstate Commerce Act. D) Meat Inspection Act. E) Social Security Act.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.