Lateen sails transformed sailing because they allowed ________
A) sailing with and against winds
B) open-ocean sailing
C) more rapid coastal sailing
D) for larger cargo ships
A
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) It convinced the British government to sign the Treaty of Ghent after the conclusion of the battle. B) It delayed the decision of the British government to sign the Treaty of Ghent, which hoped to amend the treaty to include some favorable territorial positions. C) It helped convince the British to honor the terms of the treaty, which they might not have if they had taken New Orleans. D) It damaged the political ambitions of General Andrew Jackson because of the heavy casualties incurred by the Americans.
The Folsom and Clovis cultures are both mainly identified by their:
A) stone blades and lance points. B) pottery. C) languages. D) agricultural practices.
Writing about his observations of America and Americans as he traveled across the United States, the Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville was most struck by
a. the comparative wealth of Americans versus Europeans. b. the general equality of social and economic conditions among Americans. c. the low voter participation. d. the ugliness of political campaigns. e. None of these choices are correct.