The Homestead Act signaled that the fundamental goal of federal land policy was now to
a. raise government revenue.
b. conserve natural resources.
c. expand agricultural production.
d. guarantee shipments for the railroads.
e. promote frontier settlement.
e
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By 1860, slaves were concentrated in the
a. border states of Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, and Maryland. b. Deep South states of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. c. Atlantic coast states of Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. d. new Southwest states of Texas, Arkansas, and the Indian Territories. e. mountain regions of Tennessee, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
The soviets were
A. councils of workers' and soldiers' deputies. B. composed entirely of Bolsheviks. C. made up of the conservative factions of the middle classes. D. primarily composed of disgruntled civil servants. E. composed only of peasants.
For most Muslim communities, which of the following would not be true?
A) Islamic teachings spell out the roles, rights, and duties of women B) Fathers and brothers are expected to assume protection over girls and women C) Women typically take their husband's name when they marry D) Men are considered to be stronger than women, both physically and mentally E) None of these is correct
Which of the following mathematical concepts, essential for positional notation and the manipulation of large numbers, was invented by Maya mathematicians?
A. infinity B. exponential notation C. long division D. zero E. negative numerals