According to the principle of popular sovereignty, __________ would determine whether a territory would have slavery
a. Congress
b. territorial legislatures
c. settlers
d. the Supreme Court
e. the House of Representatives
C
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What is the definition of an ideological war?
A. a war in which two sides are fighting over beliefs B. a war that rarely or never turns violent C. a war between economic world leaders D. a war between fascists and communists
In February 1812, the British Parliament passed the _________, which made attacks on textile machinery punishable by death.
a. Luddite Suppression Act. b. Peterloo Massacre Act. c. Frame Breaking Act. d. Trust Busting Act.
Why was the Catholic Reformation a "risky proposition" for the pope?
A) The council set up by the pope may compromise and accept Luther's challenges as valid or the council may turn against the pope. B) It might appear to followers that the Catholic Church questions itself and its ability to lead the flock. C) The Church may appear as though they are giving into the demands of the Protestants. D) None of these E) All of these
Which of the following best describes the difference between the invention of iron metallurgy in tropical Africa and the invention of iron metallurgy in Southwest Asia?
A. Unlike Southwest Asia, tropical Africa did not have a preceding bronze age. B. Unlike in tropical Africa, iron metallurgy did not spread much beyond the Southwest Asian epicenter. C. Iron rapidly gained popularity in Southwest Asia, while it took centuries to take hold in Africa. D. Women were the primary metal workers in Africa, while in Southwest Asia, metallurgy was largely a male occupation.