At the time of his death, Columbus __________.
a. was almost penniless
b. still believed he had traveled to Asia
c. was convinced he had discovered a new continent
d. was the most hated man in Spain
b. still believed he had traveled to Asia
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Saint-Simonian societies became important sites for debating __________ in France.
A. women's rights B. pacifist ideas C. religion and atheism D. nationalist politics
Family life in the Indian Ocean coastal areas was considered more cosmopolitan because
a. it was wealthier. b. blended families were bicultural and bilingual. c. they were monotheistic. d. they were not economically tied to agriculture. e. women were allowed to hold political offices.
What was the legacy of Reconstruction for most African Americans?
A) the benefits of freedom B) poverty and discrimination C) land ownership D) skilled factory jobs E) successful entry into politics
James K. Polk's first action as president was to:
A) abolish the surge in slavery. B) provoke the Mexican army into firing on the Americans. C) gain control of even more Mexican territory. D) snuff out any plans Britain had for reentering North America. E) undercut Santa Anna and his men.