By the mid-1500s, the biggest source of Spanish wealth from the New World came from

A. spices.
B. weaponry.
C. rum.
D. silver.


Answer: D

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In affirmative action cases involving the University of Michigan decided in 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that

a. some preferential treatment in admitting undergraduate and law students was acceptable. b. any form of affirmative action violated the equal protection clause of the Constitution. c. racial quotas were permissible for as many years as discrimination had been practiced. d. preferences for children of alumni were unconstitutional. e. all forms of affirmative action were acceptable under the Constitution and the Civil Rights Act.

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What are the most important elements necessary for the creation of "civilization" as we know it? Explain how civilization becomes more complex as it obtains these elements, as well as how this kind of civilization differs from earlier social organizations

What will be an ideal response?

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The Munich agreement of 1938

A. was the result of negotiations involving the League of Nations. B. ended further German aggression until World War II began. C. put most of Poland under German control. D. was signed by Joseph Stalin despite misgivings about German intent. E. was supported by President Franklin Roosevelt.

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