Charles Darwin's theories of evolution met initial resistance from
A. scientists.
B. theologians.
C. educators.
D. All these answers are correct.
E. both theologians and educators.
D
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A) fear of large scale violence B) his intention to commit treason C) threatened execution against him D) a small, unreliable army E) lack of support from other leaders
In 1862, Congress passed the _____, which offered 160 acres of free public land to any settler (including former slaves) who had never taken up arms against the federal government and who lived on the land for five years
A) Morrill Land Grant College Act B) First Confiscation Act C) Confederate Conscription Act D) Homestead Act E) Second Confiscation Act
What was the primary motivation for the passage of the Social Security Act?
a. a belief that people ought to help themselves and to take responsibility for their own economic situations b. a desire to fend off Republican challenges to Democratic policies and ensure FDR would be reelected c. a belief that all American citizens ought to equally enjoy the fruits of industrial society d. general fear that radical elements within American society would gain power if discontent among the poor, elderly, and dispossessed were not remedied e. a sense of duty to ensure that all of America's citizens—especially the elderly, handicapped, and unemployed—would be adequately provided for
After Muhammad's death, the Muslim community
a. held general elections to replace Muhammad. b. abandoned the orthodox teachings of Islam. c. chose a successor (caliph), Abu Bakr. d. searched the entire peninsula for a suitable successor, according to Muhammad's last instructions. e. embraced his wife, Khadija, as his successor.