During the Lincoln-Douglas debates, Lincoln affirmed his commitment to __________.
a. Manifest Destiny
b. white supremacy
c. the abolition of slavery in the South
d. racial equality
b. white supremacy
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In the nineteenth century, imperialism
A. motivated Russia to seize Afghanistan and Burma in the 1860s. B. was motivated by a desire to control markets as well as raw materials. C. was denounced by all major European powers until 1874. D. was notable for Britain's advocacy of its practice of assimilation. E. was confined, in practice, to East Asia and western South America.
Which leader conquered parts of India and Europe?
a. Cyrus b. Darius c. Cambyses d. Xerxes e. Nebuchadnezzar
What is the historical basis for the legend of Prester John?
A) Muslim stories B) Travelers from the east C) The historical Christianities of Ethiopia and India D) A story brought by the Mongols E) None of the above.
Public schools in the 1870s and the 1880s ________
A) placed greater value on educating females B) vigorously stressed discipline and routine C) ignored moral, religious education D) emphasized egalitarianism between students and teachers E) were considered better than factories by most students