Portugal was particularly well-suited for overseas expansion for all the following reasons EXCEPT
a. the country possessed a long coastline and being hemmed in by Castile, it looked outward to sea for new opportunities.
b. its large nobility looked for new lands to conquer.
c. it already was Northern Europe's closest supplier of subtropical products like cork, fruit, wine, and olive oil.
d. a sunny climate encouraged ocean travel.
e. its monarchy sought to continue the Reconquista into a more general war against the Muslims.
b
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A. the Scramble for Africa B. the Amazing Race C. Realpolitik D. Machiavellianism
Jews and Christians living in the Islamic world
a. faced unceasing pressure to convert to Islam. b. could continue in their beliefs as long as they paid a tax. c. were persecuted and often killed unless they converted. d. had to wear badges denoting their religions and could only live in specified places in the cities.
Which of the following most accurately states Tecumseh's beliefs? a. The only way to combat the spread of white culture is for Native Americans to return to their traditionalspiritual and moral values
b. Native Americans must accept the demise of their culture and adapt to the ways of whites. c. A united Indian federation is necessary to combat the advance of the white man. d. Native American culture can be preserved only by accepting the reservation system.
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the impact of European ideas on the American progressive reform movement?
A. Progressive reformers found social programs in Europe that provided a "safety net" for society's most vulnerable members. B. Most reformers found little similarity between the problems of European and American cities and determined they would have to develop innovative programs that dealt with uniquely American issues. C. Reformers called upon Republicans and Democrats to adopt the programs they had learned about in Europe D. Some reformers traveled to Europe to attend graduate school and brought back ideas on economic and social programs.