During the 1850s, about __________ of the 8 million white people living in the South owned slaves

A) 25 percent
B) 10 percent
C) 50 percent
D) 63 percent


Answer: A

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Some anti-imperialists argued that the Philippines should not be annexed because __________.

a. the natives were already Christians b. a long-term occupation of the Philippines was impractical c. such a step was a break with American political traditions and values d. the Philippines were poor and would always remain so

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In Gibbons v. Ogden the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had the authority to

A) regulate navigation on rivers. B) expel Indians from within state borders. C) limit trade with foreign countries. D) buy and sell public lands. E) cancel state financial obligations.

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The Force Bill gave congressional authorization for President Jackson to use military force to keep order in South Carolina during the nullification crisis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What were the principal causes of the French revolution of 1789? Were these concerns addressed by the revolution?

What will be an ideal response?

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