Although forced to surrender in 1754 to French troops constructing Fort Duquesne, the young Virginian who emerged as a hero to fellow colonists was
A) Patrick Henry.
B) George Washington.
C) James Madison.
D) Thomas Jefferson.
B
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What effect did the mass migration of Hispanic Americans to urban areas have on the United States during World War II?
A. A significant minority-heavy racial imbalance emerged in most industrial jobs. B. Many desegregated neighborhoods were established in the Los Angeles area. C. There was an increase of Mexican immigrants arriving to perform farm labor. D. Racial discrimination became a serious issue in labor union administration.
The Roman Empire will actually survive into the 15th century as
a. the Byzantine Empire. b. a Germanic Empire of the Goths. c. province of the Mongolian Empire d. the Vatican e. the western province of the Islamic Empire.
The Mongols worshipped several protective spirits and deities, including Tengri, the god of
a. Death. b. Sky. c. Vegetation. d. Horses. e. Divination.
Which of the following was NOT a reason why some colonists were reluctant to withdraw from the British Empire?
A) They had families in England and felt connected to the mother country. B) They had commercial ties with England. C) They feared that the French or Spanish would take over if the British were vanquished. D) They worried about slave and Native American uprisings. E) They feared what American independence might mean.