The discovery that cattle could feed on the prairie grasses of the public domain of the northern plains led to the development of
A) bonanza farms.
B) open-range ranching.
C) refrigerated railroad cars.
D) sharecropping.
B
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What do the trials of the Christian soldier Julius and the aristocrat Phocas who was accused of paganism reveal about the relationship between the state and religion in the Roman Empire?
A) Religious authorities controlled the state. B) The state controlled religious authorities. C) The state tolerated a variety of religions. D) The state determined the people's religion.
The admission of california into the united states was a divisive national issue became:
A) westerners in other territories believed they deserved statehood before california B) california's entry would upset the nation's numerical balance of free and slave states C) most of californians opposed entry into the united states D) california adopted a constitution that allowed slavery E) lawmakers believed california gold would upset the currency and cause inflation
Andrew Jackson’s popularity derived from the fact that he
a. was a military hero. b. came from a distinguished family. c. was relatively poor. d. he was from Tennessee. e. all of these choices.
Why was the Catholic Reformation a "risky proposition" for the pope?
A) The council set up by the pope may compromise and accept Luther's challenges as valid or the council may turn against the pope. B) It might appear to followers that the Catholic Church questions itself and its ability to lead the flock. C) The Church may appear as though they are giving into the demands of the Protestants. D) None of these E) All of these