As news of the fall of the Alamo and the deaths of all its defenders spread across Texas, __________
A. large numbers of male residents rushed forward to join Sam Houston’s army or to aid in the defense of the Goliad presidio
B. Sam Houston sent additional troops to Goliad and ordered Col. Fannin to defend the presidio at all costs
C. Sam Houston sent a small force to attack Matamoros and divert Santa Anna from his plans to advance deeper into Texas
D. panic swept across Texas, as numerous settlers including some military volunteers rushed to gather up their possessions and flee from Santa Anna’s advancing army
D
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The archaeological findings at Neolithic Jericho and Çatal Höyük suggest that ________
A. settlement patterns of this period were characterized by upheaval B. settlement patterns of this period were markedly similar C. the use of fortifications was widespread D. settlement patterns of this period may be more complicated than previously inferred E. societies during this time period were hierarchical in nature
The Supreme Court ruled that the .... was unconstitutional on the grounds that its provisions were local matters and should be regulated by the states.
a) Federal Securities Act b) Fair Labor Standards Act c) Wagner Act d) Agricultural Adjustment Act
In the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court ruled that
a. an act of Congress had exceeded its constitutional authority b. a state law was unconstitutional c. the judicial branch could not interfere with the powers of Congress d. the executive branch must comply with an order of the Court. e. Congress had acted properly.
General Douglas MacArthur pursued North Koreans beyond the 38th parallel in direct violation of President Truman's orders.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)