Characteristics of experimental science in the nineteenth century included
A) prolific breakthroughs in many fields.
B) a working out of the great discoveries of the Scientific Revolution but few new breakthroughs.
C) a lowering of the prestige of the scientist as science became increasingly identified with business.
D) generalization rather than specialization.
E) research that was limited only to scientists with sufficient personal wealth.
Ans: A
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In invading Maryland, one of General Lee's key objectives was to
a. improve the flagging morale of Confederate soldiers and officers. b. discourage foreign intervention by Britain and France in the war. c. destroy General McClellan's Army of the Potomac. d. capture President Lincoln and his Cabinet. e. inspire the Border States, particularly the wavering Maryland, to join the Confederacy and its secessionist cause.
Did Alexander practice syncretism?
A) No, he required Greek language and culture be adopted by those he conquered. B) Yes, he did not force his culture upon those he conquered. C) Yes, he did bring Greek culture and language to the East, but he also intermarried with the locals and allowed them self governance and the option to continue with their own deities and culture. D) No, Alexander believed the Greek way was the only way under penalty of death. E) Alexander intended to practice syncretism, but the men he left in charge did not carry out those edicts.
George W. Bush spent his first term governing as a moderate and trying to build coalitions across party lines.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)