Of the major individuals discussed in this chapter, who was the most "modern" and who was the least modern? In answering this question, be sure to include a definition of "modern."
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Which of the following is the most accurate summary of the conflict over Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland?
a. The Sudetenland contained key industries and defenses but was ethnically German. Czech mistreatment of the German population led to its annexation by Germany. b. The pro-Nazi German population agitated against the democratic Czechoslovak government. To avoid a war and against the wishes of the Czechs and Slovaks, France and Britain gave this integral part of Czechoslovakia to Germany. c. The Sudetenland contained key industries and defenses but was ethnically German. The Czechs were willing, however, to cede the territory provided France and Britain would guarantee the territorial integrity of the rest of Czechoslovakia. d. Claiming the German right to national self-determination, Hitler took over the Sudetenland peacefully as he had Austria. The new realities on the ground were made official at the Munich Conference. e. Having powerful allies, strong fortifications, a well-equipped army, and a solid industrial base, the Czechs defended the Sudetenland even after France and Britain has given it to Germany.
Maryland's Toleration Act of 1649 is significant because it:
A) stated that the Church would no longer participate in the governance of the city. B) stated that individuals who contradicted the Catholic faith could face imprisonment. C) ended the religious disputes between Catholics and Protestants. D) granted freedom of worship to all who accepted the divinity of Jesus Christ. E) stated that individuals with lack of faith could be imprisoned.
By 1890, populations in the biggest urban areas
A. soared as the rates of infant mortality and disease significantly declined. B. increased mainly as a result of longer life expectancy. C. consisted mostly of immigrants. D. experienced massive growth even where there was little immigration. E. flattened as the birthrate of urban families declined.
Mary Antin's father ran a refreshment stand on Crescent Beach which eventually failed because
a) her father had no enthusiasm for the job. b) her father offered too few products. c) many people refused to buy from him because he was a Jew. d) he could not undersell his competition. e) he ran afoul of the law for selling on Sundays.