What is it called when people who contributed to regrettable historical events—not those who suffered from them—believe those events could not have been avoided?
A) great compromise
B) law of diminishing returns
C) social Darwinism
D) error of inevitability
Answer: D
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A) slavery was made illegal in Mexico. B) Texas declared itself to be part of the United States. C) Tejanos attacked his forces at Mexico City. D) Sam Houston crossed the Rio Grande with American forces. E) he established a dictatorship with himself at the helm.
While the G. I. Bill was a milestone in the post-war expansion of the United States,
A) ?married female veterans did not receive unemployment benefits unless they could prove that they were the main breadwinners in their household. B) married female veterans ?had their educational stipend reduced unless they could prove they were the main breadwinners in their household. C) ?racist policies at universities kept African Americans from using their educational benefits. D) ?racist policies in housing developments kept African Americans from home ownership. E) ?All of these are correct.
Bill Clinton's assets as president included all of the following except his
a. youth, vitality, and musical tastes. b. successful health-care reform plan. c. culturally diverse administration included African Americans, Latinos, and women in key roles. d. image as a "New Democrat" who wanted to reduce taxes and government spending. e. support for welfare reform.
If you were a historian writing on the Indus Valley civilization, how would you describe this society without the benefit of a deciphered written language?
What will be an ideal response?