In 1750, over Oglethorpe’s objections, the trustees of Georgia __________
A) sold the colony to a wealthy nobleman
B) allowed the importation and exploitation of slaves
C) broke up the government-owned farms and sold them
D) permanently dissolved the colonial assembly
Answer: B
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All of the following is true of the trade between Portuguese mariners and the kingdom of Benin EXCEPT:
a. The king of Benin allowed the Portuguese to build a fort on the coast in 1487. b. At first the trade consisted of an exchange of palm oil, ivory, woolens, beads, pepper and slaves in exchange for European guns, powder, metalware, salt, and cottons. c. When a later king ordered the halt of the slave trade, the Portuguese agreed, and turned to European sources of labor. d. The admission of missionaries and Portuguese envoys allowed members of the royal court to learn about Portuguese culture.
Why did the federal government under President Taft institute the Dollar Diplomacy policy?
A) to gain access to the Panama Canal in Central America B) to establish economic ties in China and other Asian nations C) to pay for the expenses associated with the construction of the Panama Canal D) to maintain U.S. economic dominance in Latin America
How did the British respond to the strong Patriot resistance encountered at Bunker Hill and the creation of the Continental Army under General George Washington?
A) They offered incentives to Loyalists to join their side. B) They prepared for a sustained military conflict. C) They explored options for withdrawal from the conflict. D) They sought more assistance from European powers.
What did the concept pax decorum mean?
a. The government law was ranked higher than religious law. b. Peace treaties had to be approved by the temple officials. c. Religious festivals must be held with solemnity and dignity d. The government functioned according to religious law e. The chief consul was anointed by the pontifex maximus.