What made Thomas Paine's publication of Common Sense so significant?
A) It became the basis for the arrest of Lord North.
B) It convinced Parliament to take a more measured approach to the colonies and led to the repeal of some of the hated taxes.
C) It argued that America had no economic need to be connected to Great Britain and would achieve new heights by breaking from the mother country.
D) It provided a compromise that gave the colonies their independence while retaining important ties to their British homeland and parliament.
E) None of these choices
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The text authors conclude that "by the 1850s, . . . black abolitionists felt a deep sense of pessimism. . . ." Why? In their pessimism, what did African American leaders propose as the next step?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the rule of Shah Pahlavi of Iran?
A) He attempted rapid modernization but alienated many traditional Iranians. B) He attempted to stop opposition with the use of extreme force. C) He became an American ally during the Cold War when threatened by the presence of Soviet troops at Iran?s border. D) He was assassinated by Iranian extremists. E) The Shah fled Iran for the United States, moved to Panama, and later died in Egypt.
Which presidential administration(s) supported and won congressional support for the Troubled Asset Relief Program?
A. Clinton and Bush B. Bush and Obama C. Obama D. Bush E. All these answers are correct.