In 1885, the Indian National Congress, the precursor of India’s present Congress Party, was first convened with the ongoing mission of _________.

a. winning greater autonomy for India within the structure of the British Empire
b. seeking India’s immediate independence from Great Britain
c. expanding British control over Indian affairs
d. preventing India from joining the Commonwealth of Nations


a. winning greater autonomy for India within the structure of the British Empire

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The French leader who orchestrated that country's retreat from Algiers was __________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Throughout the late nineteenth century, the federal government

A. funded large public-works projects to alleviate unemployment. B. developed a prominent role in international relations. C. was relatively inactive. D. had no meaningful responsibilities. E. shrank in size in terms of employees and budget expenditures.

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Which of the following is an accurate contrast between Athens and Sparta?

a. Sparta was more commercially developed than Athens. b. Sparta possessed an isolationist foreign policy, whereas Athens sought to extend their authority over other territories. c. Athens was far less interested in protecting itself from enemies than Sparta was. d. Sparta was a great naval power, whereas Athens was a great land power. e. all of the above

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