Which of the following advantages did the Whigs enjoy in the 1840 presidential campaign?
A. They were seeking to re-elect an incumbent.
B. Harrison was a spellbinding orator who insisted on running an issue-oriented campaign.
C. They had put together a huge majority of registered voters.
D. They could blame the nation's economic problems on their opponents.
Answer: D
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A) The backlog of cases decreased over time. B) New cases were processed at a faster pace. C) More legal staff were hired to help answer phone calls. D) The backlog of cases increased, as did the processing time for a case.
In Mongol society, the phrase "crane catching" referred to
a. successful leaders forcing submission from rivals. b. the popular pastime of hunting birds. c. the success of Mongol merchants in establishing long-term contracts with buyers. d. a mysterious religious practice that is little understood today.
Why did the 1857-1858 Indian Rebellion fail?
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Angela is getting divorced, and her friend Deanna is trying to comfort her. Which of these statements is an example of buffering face threats with politeness?
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