The supreme court decision in deed Scott v. Sanford (1857) was significant because it
A. Allowed slavery in California
B.outlawed slavery in southern states
C. Upheld the actions of the Underground Railroad
D. Ruled that congress could not ban slavery in the territories
Answer: D. Ruled that congress could not ban slavery in the territories
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The Opium War
a. resulted in a confirmation of long-established Chinese trade restrictions. b. was a draw. c. resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842. d. was short and decisive in favor of China.
The greatest emperor of the 6th century Sasanid Empire was
a. Justinian. b. Chosroes. c. Ardashir. d. Shaput.
The first Crusade was a response to the expansion of what Muslim state into Byzantine territory?
a. Fatimids b. Seljuk Turks c. Kurds d. Umayyads e. Abbasids
Which of the following statements about British attempts to turn slave rebelliousness into a strategic advantage is the most accurate?
A. British leaders successfully turned former slaves into a black army of 10,000. B. The British helped organize the largest slave revolt in history. C. British leaders did not think that organizing support among African Americans would be effective. D. In attempts to gain loyalties, British leaders created a sanctuary for black loyalists on the southeastern coast.