What was the key to "Old Fox" Washington´s victories at Trenton and Princeton in the winter of 1776-1777?
a. Stolen artillery from the British in the Battle of Long Island
b. Use of the element of surprise
c. Superior manpower
d. Stronger naval support
e. Better preparation for the harsh winter conditions
b
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a. Constantine. b. Irene. c. Justinian. d. Alexius. e. Leo IV.
In the late nineteenth century, the term “Afro-American” failed to become as popular as other self-descriptions for black Americans, possibly due to what objection mentioned in the text?
a) Black Americans were often of mixed ancestry of several continents. b) The reduction of African to “Afro” was seen as inappropriate. c) The hyphenated term was thought to suggest recent immigration. d) The term appeared too casual and resembled contemporary slang.
In many ways, the economy and culture of the 1950s were dominated by the automobile.
a. true b. false
According to Senator Rufus King, which of the following had the ultimate authority to set laws governing slavery?
A) the people B) the president C) the states D) the Congress