Edward II established the Order of the Garter to
A) encourage people to picture him as a new King Arthur.
B) surround himself with a skilled inner guard.
C) train future commanders in military maneuvers.
D) train a group of specialized military governors.
E) lead a campaign on Scottish territory.
Answer: A
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a. Few people were truly happy in the United States during the first few decades of the nineteenth century. b. The nation was prosperous only because it exploited immigrants and weaker North American neighbors. c. Only those who were citizens (white males) were able to be happy and prosperous; Native Americans, African Americans, and women were denied these opportunities. d. Monroe was addressing politicians, the only truly happy citizens of the United States, and the only people allowed to contribute to its prosperity. e. From the moment of his inaugural address, Monroe's policies undermined individual citizens' happiness and the nation's ability to prosper greatly.
Britain's "jewel in the crown" was India
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
All of the following were legacies of the U.S. war with Mexico, except
a. Mexicans have never forgotten that the U.S. tore away about half of their country. b. the war resulted in a negative turning point in U.S. relations with Latin America. c. it reinvigorated the slavery issue and debates about extending slavery in the territories and newly admitted states in the United States. d. Latin America solidified their friendly relations with the U.S. government. e. roughly 13,000 American soldiers died, mostly from disease.
A body of "common law" began to be established in England under the reign of
A. William of Normandy. B. Philip Augustus. C. Frederick II. D. Henry II. E. John.