In 1772, angry colonists of ________ set afire and sank the British schooner Gaspée.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Rhode Island
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Which of the following initiated the Panic of 1819?
A) the collapse of the Second Bank of the United States B) the failure of Alexander Hamilton's economic policies C) land speculation in the West D) a fall in the price of cotton and other agricultural products E) rumors of another war against Britain
Which of these cities gained in prominence as a result of the conquests of Batu Khan?
A) Kiev B) Baghdad C) Moscow D) Tabriz
During the Middle Passage,
a. gold and salt from Africa was shipped to Europe. b. slaves from Africa were shipped to the Americas. c. manufactured goods from Europe were shipped to Africa. d. agricultural commodities from the Americas were shipped to Europe. e. luxury goods from Asia were shipped to Europe.
In a letter to King George III, the Chinese emperor Qianlong gave specific trade instructions to the English ruler and reminded him to "Tremblingly obey and show no negligence!" What does this exchange tell you about China's position in the world in the late eighteenth century? Why were they so powerful? Could there be a danger in the Chinese attitude?
What will be an ideal response?