Which of the following decisions taken by William Seward was known as "Seward's Folly"?

A) His agreement with Latin America to help build a road to Colombia
B) His purchase of Alaska from Russia
C) His sale of Victoria Island to the British
D) His authorization of a trade agreement with Hawai'i
E) His treaty with the Russians over fishing rights in the Bering Sea


B

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a. Chongqing. b. Beijing. c. Hanoi. d. Nanjing.

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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. abbesses

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of Homer's works describes the Trojan War?

a. The History of Greece b. The Iliad c. The History of the Peloponnesian Wars d. The Histories e. The Avesta

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Evelyn's father has difficulty caring for himself since he had a stroke. She spends time with him and helps him around his house. Which of the following is most likely true about Evelyn?

A. She is an only child. B. She experiences emotional strain related to care work. C. She reports doing more for him than she actually does. D. All of these answers are correct.

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