In Romanov Russia, who or what were the boyars?
A. serfs who were formerly free peasants
B. titled aristocracy who supported the dynasty
C. a series of laws that increased political stability
D. land grants given to serfs so they could become free peasants
Answer: B
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A. barbarians who believed in Christ B. better faiths to choose from C. a lot of competing religions D. divisions within Christianity
The only transcontinental railroad built without land grants was the
A) Southern Pacific. B) Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe. C) Union Pacific. D) Great Northern.
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A) sedentary agriculture B) slash-and-burn agriculture C) mining D) seasonal migration
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A. many immigrants were spying for France. B. the Federalists wanted a nation of English-Americans only. C. many immigrants voted for the Republican Party. D. leaders of the Republican Party had not been born in North America.