Which of the following was not a reason the United States went to war with Great Britain in 1812?
A) An economic recession affected the South and West after 1808.
B) Many Americans believed that British policy was damaging America's economy.
C) President Madison's believed that Britain wished to eliminate the United States as an economic rival.
D) New England merchants wanted the government to protect their shipping.
E) Britain was impressing American sailors and violating American neutral rights.
D
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a. A rarity that elicited much favorable response. b. Gradually expanded, in order to facilitate social mobility across the “color line.” c. Sometimes followed by the freedman's acquisition of his own slaves. d. Rendered impossible by prohibitive taxation.
Thomas Jefferson was succeeded by the experienced ________, who had served as Jefferson's secretary of state.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. The incorporation of Austria into the North German Confederation b. A harsh treaty against Austria that reduced it to a second-rate power c. The Prussian liberals' disgust over Bismarck's unscrupulous policies d. The exclusion of Austria from the North German Confederation e. The immediate establishment of the German Empire
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)