The expansion of slavery in the first half of the nineteenth century can largely be attributed to __________.
a. the spread of cotton cultivation
b. falling prices for slaves
c. a tobacco boom
d. the importation of slaves from Africa
a. the spread of cotton cultivation
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Even though most colonists thought Parliament had a lawful right to charge a duty to control trade, why did they ultimately oppose the Townshend duties?
A) Because the duty rates were excessively high, making it impossible for them to afford the essential food items. B) Because the duties were based on income, and functioned like an income tax. C) Because revenue-based taxes could only be considered constitutional if the people had a representative in Parliament who voted on their behalf. D) Because the duties were to be collected by an agent of the crown, whose salary was to be paid by the colonists. E) None of these choices
Japanese imperialism
a. was able to acquire colonial territory in Africa only in 1911. b. significantly strengthened the myth of European imperialist invincibility with its defeat by Russia in 1905. c. reached an agreement in which Japan accepted United States control over the Philippines in return for the latter's recognition of Japanese annexation of Korea. d. suffered a defeat in its attempt to take over Korea. e. was rebuffed by China in the Sino-Japanese War.
William Tecumseh Sherman’s march to the sea ended in __________
A) Savannah B) Charleston C) Wilmington D) Atlanta
For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. 1967 Six-Day War, the West Bank and the Golan Heights
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