How was the election of James Buchanan in 1856 viewed by southerners?
A) with a temporary sense of relief
B) as a long-term victory for the southern cause
C) as a victory for Free-Soil supporters
D) with a strong sense of dismay
E) as evidence of the strength of the North's threat
Answer: A
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Using indentured servants. b. Interracial sexual unions. c. Selling Africa slaves. d. Community slaves. e. Trading with the Amerindians.
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A. Some evidence does suggest greater male variability, but we lack evidence that such variability is explained by nature alone. B. Meta-analyses indicate that differences in variability are either near zero or entirely dependent upon country and ethnicity. C. Contrary to the controversy, research actually supports Summers’ comments. Research does point to greater male variability that is unexplained by culture. D. The existing evidence is too inconsistent and variable to definitively reject or support Summers’ statements.