Many historians have been less than impressed with the achievements of President Madison. Irwin Unger, the author, points out that Madison:
a. was indecisive in policy matters and often made blunders
b. won great popularity, even among Federalists
c. repealed the embargo and later won the war
d. was an astute strategist
A
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A) were loosely related to each other by blood and marriage. B) established a peaceful succession system for the Roman Empire. C) all died violently. D) were appointed to rule by their unrelated predecessors. E) were elected by wealthy citizens of Rome.
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A) Italian trading cities such as Venice and Genoa. B) long distance sea voyages by English merchants. C) African middlemen. D) Chinese merchants sailing across the Indian Ocean.
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A) German mercenaries were hired B) rich men were able to get out of serving more easily than before C) mercenaries were hired from Latin America D) it included blacks
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A) Religion B) Politics C) The economy D) All of these E) None of these