One severe, widespread problem of urban communities in the mid 19th century was:
a. large numbers of homeless people
b. poor water supply and waste disposal
c. traffic jams of horse-drawn omnibuses
d. starvation
B
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A) expanded the boundaries of the Empire. B) increased the size of their armies dramatically. C) attempted to exploit the resources of Italy. D) bankrupted their kingdom with their lavish spending. E) abandoned Italy for conquests in the north.
What event precipitated war between Russia and Germany in 1941?
a. Germany launched a surprise attack on Russia b. Russia launched a surprise attack on Germany c. Russian agents assassinated Hitler's nephew d. Russia refused to sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk e. Japan staged a fake attack in eastern Russia, making it look like a German offensive
From an economic point of view, the most successful missionary effort was represented by the
A) Jesuit missions in Paraguay. B) Franciscan missions in New Mexico. C) Franciscan missions in California. D) Jesuit missions on the northwest coast of Mexico.
It can be said that, as a result of the Industrial Revolution, by 1847
A. most middle-class women worked outside their homes. B. some people rose in social status, while many others worked in appalling conditions. C. all segments of society experienced higher income from the changes. D. violent and prolonged conflicts between social classes became endemic in Britain. E. group identification began to develop inconsequential aspects.