In describing stimuli to the British economy of this time, which of the following statements is true?
a. The British refrained from developing a global economy because of the risk factor.
b. Investments in the industrial revolution were primarily from government support.
c. The British were hesitant in investing in new ideas of production, communications, and transportation.
d. Trade profits generated investment capital for industrial production.
e. The Netherlands led the way in developing a global economy.
d
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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.
While President Washington approved of Jay's Treaty, one domestic effect of the treaty was:
a. uniting Americans behind a tough foreign policy against Britain b. reinforcing the development of the two political parties c. Jefferson backed the treaty and began to support Hamilton d. westerners allied with Native Americans to oppose harsh treaty provisions
Stalin?s use of war for political purposes can be seen in
A) the Soviet capture of Berlin. B) the Soviet delay in capturing Warsaw. C) the Soviet victory at Stalingrad. D) Stalin?s demand for unconditional surrender. E) his refusal to ally with Britain, France, and the United States.
What was a goal of the feminist movement in the late nineteenth century?
A) socialist revisionism B) separate spheres C) women's suffrage D) peasant emancipation