The most notorious political boss of the nineteenth century was William Magear Tweed, who wielded his political influence over what city?
A) ?Chicago
B) ?New York
C) ?Boston
D) ?Philadelphia
B
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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Thirty Years' War
What will be an ideal response?
In the 1940s,
A) the federal government provided the South with the greatest infusion of money and jobs in the region's history. B) World War II provided the South with its most spectacular growth rate in its history. C) the federal government stationed most troop training in the South. D) the federal government spent more in defense related industry in the South than anywhere else in the nation.
While English and French monarchs increased their powers in the 12th and 13th centuries, German emperors generally grew weaker because of their
a. fascination with religious mysticism. b. alliance with Muslim states, which created hostility among most Europeans. c. repeated conflicts with the papacy. d. All of the answers are correct.
How does the palace of Versailles depict French society?
A) Elaborate, yet elegantly styled to mimic the king himself and his reflection in the eyes of his subjects B) The separation between the nobility of France and the rest of French society; self contained C) Ostentatious beyond belief, as was the king D) The king was so far removed from society that he was alone. E) A place where all were welcome regardless of religion or status