The Constitution of 1876 __________
A. reflected the Democrats’ philosophy of limited government and low taxes
B. greatly expanded the powers of the governor’s office
C. was so farsighted and carefully written that it has been amended only a dozen times over the ensuing years
D. granted women who were property owners the right to vote
A
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By the late eighteenth century, the Spanish Empire
a. dealt with native peoples on equal terms and conceded sometimes their claims to sovereignty. b. dealt harshly with native peoples and enslaved them whenever possible. c. conceded territory only when there was no other choice, but always treated native peoples on unequal terms. d. dealt with native peoples on equal terms, but never made territorial concessions.
As a result of the Hundred Years' War, what significant difference developed between England and France?
A) The English Parliament developed into a governing force while France did not. B) The French Parliament developed into a governing force while England did not. C) The English Parliament allowed regional assemblies to meet in major provinces. D) The French Parliament allowed regional assemblies to meet in all provinces. E) The English King became an absolute monarch.
Which of the following is true of Bacon's Rebellion?
A. The rebellion was an attempt by Nathaniel Bacon and his followers to force the Virginia government to compensate the Susquehannocks for lost tribal lands. B. The rebellion was a clash of personalities between Nathaniel Bacon and Governor William Berkeley. C. The rebellion involved land-hungry whites who alternately attacked Indians and battled with established authorities in Virginia. D. The rebellion allowed the Piedmont planters to permanently gain control over the colonial government of Virginia.
In Aaron Burr's trial for treason,
A) Burr readily admitted his guilt. B) Hamilton antagonized Burr so much that they fought a duel in which Hamilton was killed. C) neither President Jefferson nor Chief Justice Marshall acted impartially. D) Chief Justice Marshall displayed great impartiality in contrast to Jefferson's vindictive behavior toward Burr.