Why does our knowledge of ancient Andean societies come mainly from archeological evidence?
A) They had no writing system.
B) Their oral traditions were destroyed by conquering societies.
C) The conquering civilizations destroyed all written records.
D) They lacked a literate population to record events.
E) They placed a greater emphasis on warfare.
A
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A) It led to the introduction of the system of interchangeable parts. B) It led to a rise in the prices of luxury goods. C) It led to the manufacturing of products at a more expensive rate than before. D) It resulted in the decline of the "putting out" system. E) It failed to stop the handcrafting of products.
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a. potatoes, beets, and sugar cane b. wheat, oats, and barley c. rice, manioc, and peanuts d. maize, beans, and squash
Which of the following did not happen during redemption in the South?
a. Southern states rewrote their criminal law and enhanced sentences for even minor offenses. b. States rewrote the constitutions of the reconstruction years. c. Southern governments declared the nullification of the fifteenth amendment. d. Southern states eliminated social programs, cut taxes, and reduced expenses.
What promise did the Iroquois make after King William's War?
A) to remain neutral during any future wars between England and France B) to remain at peace for fifty years C) to fight for the British in any future wars D) to fight for France in any future wars