The chapter introduction tells the story of the Battle of Bunker Hill to make the point that
A. a key question in that battle and throughout the war was whether Americans would really fight to win their independence.
B. initially the war went badly for the Americans, testing their commitment to liberty and independence.
C. declaring independence was one thing, but after the Declaration, actually fighting against the authority of one's own king was quite another.
D. Americans won their revolution by pitting dedicated amateur soldiers against the might of Britain's professional redcoats.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) prosperous commerce B) a cultural renaissance C) the rise of Shi'ism D) corruption in the provinces
The right to get angry and show it is one kind of
A. social power. B. oppression. C. congruence. D. discrimination.
Which of the following cannot be attributed to Paul of Tarsus?
A) He was known for the persecution of the Christians in his earlier years. B) He claimed to see a vision of Jesus. C) He emphasized the death and resurrection of Jesus. D) He was born a Roman who revered the emperor. E) He personally represented the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural nature of the Roman peace.