Why was phrenology popular in America?
A. by denying the importance of individual differences, it was consistent with the American ideal of equality
B. by arguing that faculties could be "shaped" by early experiences, it was consistent with the American ideal that anyone can reach their goals
C. none of these (it was popular in Europe, where it originated, but not in America)
D. it loudly rejected science, and Americans hate scientific explanations
B. by arguing that faculties could be "shaped" by early experiences, it was consistent with the American ideal that anyone can reach their goals
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A) the war in Iraq B) abortion C) the economy D) family values E) the war on drugs
The Lancaster Pike was a road partially financed by the state of
A. Massachusetts. B. Virginia. C. Maryland. D. Pennsylvania. E. New York.
In the 1936 election, African Americans abandoned the _____________________, believing they had better prospects with the party of the "forgotten American" than with the "Party of Lincoln."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
"Johnny Reb" tended to be all of the following except
a. jocular. b. emotional. c. religious. d. detached personally from the war. e. bred to fight.