Early nineteenth-century reformers succeeded in getting some states to outlaw
A) the insanity defense. B) the death penalty.
C) plea bargaining. D) solitary confinement.
B
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When the Spanish-American War broke out, the War Department __________.
a. announced that the American forces would be integrated b. declared that blacks were unsuitable for combat in Cuba c. announced it would not accept black volunteers d. called for five black volunteer regiments
The item of Persian trade most coveted by Europeans was
A) jade. B) silk. C) ceramics. D) woven cloth. E) spices.
All of the following are true of slavery EXCEPT
a. It existed in Africa before Europeans arrived. b. Arabs enslaved and sold Africans. c. Europeans transformed the African slave trade. d. Europeans enslaved Africans primarily because they were black. e. Persians and Arabs used black and white slaves.
How can Jefferson’s foreign policy best be characterized?
A) It allowed Madison—the next president—to return to domestic concerns. B) It seriously damaged the British economy through conflict and embargoes. C) It fostered a valuable alliance with France. D) It did more harm than good for the United States. E) It strengthened relations with Europe, despite the war.