What sparked the Brazilian revolt against the monarchy?

A) the death of Pedro II
B) emancipation of Brazil's slaves
C) the oppressive rule of Princess Isabel
D) the persistence of slavery


Answer: B

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____________________ were early Spanish town councils that were considered an elective government

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The Kyoto agreement of 1997 was signed by the industrialized countries of the world to combat

A) water pollution. B) greenhouse gas emission. C) acid rain. D) nuclear reactor construction. E) indiscriminate trash disposal.

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It can be argued that conflict between the English settlers and local Indians in Virginia became inevitable when:

A) the Native Americans realized that England wanted to establish a permanent and constantly expanding colony, not just a trading post. B) Pocahontas married John Rolfe. C) the House of Burgesses passed a law ordering Native Americans out of the colony. D) Powhatan led an attack against the English settlers in 1644. E) Spain formed a military alliance with Powhatan.

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