The crop that became the foundation of the agricultural societies of Mexico and Central America was
A. beans.
B. rice.
C. maize.
D. wheat.
Answer: C
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A. before his rule, politics had revolved around struggles for honor and reputation, and after him, popular pressure on issues could drive political careers. B. he believed in universal manhood suffrage. C. he wrote the constitution. D. he worried about the increasing political power of the populace. E. he believed rich aristocrats were the best landowners and thus were entitled to keep any and all land acquired.
Why did Emma Goldman switch from supporting Lenin's revolution to becoming one of the Soviet Union's biggest critics?
a. She was appalled by the killing of the tsar. b. She resented the censorship imposed by the Communist Party. c. She disliked Lenin's five-year plan. d. She disliked the Alexandra Kollontai, the new Woman's Bureau chief. e. She was disappointed that the Bolsheviks would not incorporate the libertarian ideals she thought they represented.
According to historian Frederick Merk, the United States decided not to annex all of Mexico after its victory in the Mexican-American War due to __________
A) the military's inability capture Mexico City B) the administration's respect for Mexican culture and autonomy C) the general public's focus on Canada rather than Mexico D) the American government's inability to govern over a wide area E) a combination of racism and anti-colonialism
Lord Dunmore's Proclamation
A. intended to undermine the institution of slavery in British America. B. was a general emancipation order. C. offered freedom for slaves who took an oath to remain neutral in the conflict. D. declared liberty for slaves who would join the British Army.