________ finally won the 1876 election after an electoral commission awarded him all of the disputed electoral votes from three southern states.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Rutherford B. Hayes
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The nation of ________ led the way in exploring beyond Europe's known waters using the caravel ship.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The late 1800s was a time of explosive growth, invention, and innovation. What the innovations of the era had in common was that they
A. all, in one way or another, tapped the power of electricity. B. demonstrated America's historic leadership in basic research. C. were increasingly produced by systemized "invention factories." D. transformed industry, while having little effect on daily life.
The Taiping Rebellion stemmed from
A. Chinese resentment of British imperial policies. B. the Chinese ruling class, who sought for governmental change. C. an increased missionary push in China that caused many peasants to convert to Christianity. D. the lack of support for Chinese peasants in the aftermath of the Opium War. E. the poor living conditions of peasants who faced little governmental help.
At Gettysburg, the Union and Confederate lines positioned themselves
a. in a winding valley. b. on opposite sides of a river. c. along separate ridges. d. in the middle of a large, open field.