What was Napoleon's objective in capturing Egypt from the Ottoman Empire?
A. He hoped to drive the British fleet from the Mediterranean.
B. He hoped to give Christianity a foothold in Egypt.
C. He hoped to establish a port for France in Africa.
D. He hoped to capture treasures from wealthy Egyptian rulers.
Answer: A
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A. called for negotiations with the Soviet Union to end the arms race B. indicated his support for the use of tactical nuclear weapons against the nation's enemies C. implied that he would end America's involvement in Vietnam D. stated that individual liberty could be achieved only when all Americans enjoyed equal opportunity in voting, employment, and housing
The delegates who drafted the Articles of Confederation believed which of the following?
a. The preservation of liberty required the restraint of federal power and authority. b. A republic could only survive if it had a strong executive. c. The preservation of liberty required constant territorial expansion. d. Democracy was only viable if all adults could vote.
A body of "common law" began to be established in England under the reign of
a. William of Normandy. b. Philip Augustus. c. Frederick II. d. Henry II. e. John.
The institution of ______ strongly influenced puritan society.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word