Two defining characteristics of the Central African kingdoms of Kongo and Ndongo were __________
a) a major role in the slave trade and exceptional ironworking capabilities
b) the dominance of Islam and a trade in gold
c) naval power and connection to China
d) reliance on numerous small, democratic communities and a large volunteer army
Answer: a
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a. Removing seeds from the cotton was a slow and painstaking task, but Whitney made it much easier and less labor-intensive. b. Whitney figured out how to remove the cotton-destroying boll weevil and thereby save the cotton crop. c. Planting the cotton took too many hours to make its growth very profitable, but Whitney enabled planters to use a machine to speed the planting. d. The production of southern whiskey required the use of cotton in purifying the liquor, but the cotton absorbed too much liquid; Whitney’s machine changed that. e. Processing cotton required too many different pieces of equipment, but Whitney figured out how to change the equipment more easily and quickly, saving time and money.
Slaves in New England possessed __________
A) significant rights, such as the right to claim property and testify in court, but their lives were not without restrictions B) fewer rights than in southern colonies where slavery was more clearly defined C) the right to travel freely between states without restrictions D) no right to life or fair treatment
Who was the first woman to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court?
A) Ruth Bader Ginsburg B) Sandra Day O’Connor C) Eleanor Smeal D) Elena Kagan E) Bridget Maher
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