Which one of the following statements accurately describes actions by the Mexican insurgents (rebels) in the early years of their revolt?
A. They encouraged Texas to withdraw from New Spain and become its own independent nation.
B. They declared independence from Spain, drafted a constitution, and declared slavery to be abolished.
C. They confirmed the legality of slavery, in order to avoid losing support from large landholders who still owned slaves.
D. They created a Mexican national army under the leadership of Francisco Villa.
B
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A) banned Chinese immigration to the United States B) outlawed polygamy and appointed a federal commission to supervise elections in Utah C) resumed the coinage of silver D) established a merit system for federal job applicants
One of the rewards held out to defeated enemies in Italy was Roman __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) the Muslim Brotherhood B) the Free Officers movement C) the Congress party D) the Arab Spring
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A. He died of old age. B. He passed the throne to his son, Cambyses. C. He was killed conquering Athens. D. He died in battle with Queen Tomyris. E. He fell on his sword while getting off his horse.