Who was most instrumental in ensuring that the Compromise of 1850 passed?
A) John C. Calhoun
B) Henry Clay
C) Stephen A. Douglas
D) Daniel Webster
E) Zachary Taylor
Ans: C) Stephen A. Douglas
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How did Charles Darwin's theory of evolution spark ideas that supported European imperialism? How was this a distortion of Darwin's scientific arguments?
What will be an ideal response?
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a. Destroy Roman civilization and culture forever. b. Destroy the Jews in Italy. c. Sack the Byzantine Empire and depose the pope. d. Maintain Roman customs and practices in Italy. e. Make German the official and only language.