Which of the following statements about West African slavery is most accurate?
a. Gang labor of the sort that would be used in New World plantations was unknown in West Africa.
b. Because slaves were seen as integral members of their master’s household, they could not be sold to other masters.
c. Because of the threat of revolt, slaves were only used for domestic and agricultural services, and were never employed in military or political capacities.
d. The status of slaves varied across a wide spectrum depending on the services they provided.
d. The status of slaves varied across a wide spectrum depending on the services they provided
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Explain the reasons given by the United States government for keeping territories such as the Philippines. Identify the individuals and groups within the U.S. who opposed imperialistic moves, and how the events in the Philippines furthered their cause.
What will be an ideal response?
Gandhi
a. was never imprisoned, in spite of his ongoing political activity. b. wanted to convince the Pakistanis to leave and, at the same time, to enhance Indian unity. c. used his march to the sea to try to convince Indians to ignore the increased British salt tax. d. ultimately abandoned his non-violence tactics. e. supported the British in World War II.
The Compromise of 1850 allowed for the admission of California
A. along with a strengthened fugitive slave law, among other provisions. B. along with an agreement to construct a transcontinental railroad, among other provisions. C. with the agreement that there would be no additional states added for ten years, among other provisions. D. as a slave state. E. as a free state, along with Utah and New Mexico as slave states.
How did Americans justify an expansionist foreign policy in the late nineteenth century?
What will be an ideal response?