After the 1690s, Spaniards began returning to New Mexico primarily because of
a. rich deposits of gold.
b. the climate, which was suitable for large-scale agriculture.
c. large veins of silver.
d. economic promise of sheep ranching.
D
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The term Black Death refers to what characteristic of the plague?
A. the discoloration of the victims' skin B. claims that it originated in Africa C. the association of the plague with moral failure D. religious literature associating the plague with Satan
"Can people of a Territory in any lawful way, against the wishes of any citizen of the United States, exclude slavery from their limits prior to the formation of a State constitution? I answer emphatically, . . . that in my opinion the people of a Territory can by lawful means, exclude slavery from their limits prior to the formation of a State constitution." The principle referred to in this quotation is
a. annexation b. slave codes c. direct representation d. popular sovereignty e. virtual representation
During his first term, President Thomas Jefferson
A. drastically increased government spending. B. saw a doubling of the national debt. C. sought to create a tax on personal income. D. restricted the sale of government lands to western settlers. E. eliminated all internal taxes.
Which institution's power was radically curtailed by David Lloyd George in order to implement the Liberal Party's social reform program?
a. The military b. The Bank of England c. The monarchy d. The House of Commons e. The House of Lords