In Owen Wister's novel, The Virginian (1902), the American cowboy was
A. castigated for his poor relations with Indians, Mexicans, and Chinese.
B. seen as fast disappearing, as urbanization spread west.
C. portrayed as a simple and virtuous frontiersman.
D. lamented as having lost his innocence and decency.
E. criticized for being too quick to use violence.
C
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All of the following are correct about Pakistan since September 11, 2001, except
a. much of the local population supported the Taliban, which had been driven from Afghanistan. b. President Musharaff gave support to the anti-terrorist campaign. c. Benazir Bhutto was elected president in 2008. d. there were renewed tensions with India over Kashmir. e. by 2008, many observers expressed concern that Pakistan might disintegrate as a country into squabbling ethnic blocs.
Queen Elizabeth I was married to her cousin, Philip II of Spain.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A significant reason for historical difference between China and Japan is based in geography
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Glorious Revolution was relevant to the grievances of American colonists as it had __________. Why was the Glorious Revolution relevant to the grievances of American colonists?
A) It secured the American colonies' self-governing autonomy. B) It limited the monarch's power and strengthened Parliament. C) It exempted the colonies from direct parliamentary taxation. D) It limited the powers of colonial governors.