James Henry Thornwell, Stephen Elliott, and B. M. Palmer were all associated with which most influential argument in defense of slavery?
a. scientific racism
b. economic necessity
c. biblical sanction
d. historical precedence
c. biblical sanction
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What will be an ideal response?
"I . . . am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land: will never be purged away: but with Blood," were the prophetic words of __________
A) Charles Sumner in his "Crime Against Kansas" speech B) John Brown just before his execution for the attack he led on Harper's Ferry C) Abraham Lincoln upon learning of the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott case D) William Lloyd Garrison reporting the crushing of the slave revolt led by Nat Turner
After assuming command of the Army of the Potomac, General George McClellan made the mistake of
a. attacking the Confederate armies head on. b. relying on Lincoln's military judgment. c. devising a questionable strategy for attacking Richmond from the sea. d. relying too heavily on fast-moving cavalry units. e. consistently believing that the enemy outnumbered him.
Which of the following is appropriately paired?
A. Von Restorff-functional fixedness B. Katona-productive thinking in geometry C. Duncker-candle problem D. Zeigarnik-leadership research