Which city had the largest black urban population in the first half of the nineteenth century?
A) Philadelphia
B) New York
C) Richmond
D) Boston
Answer: A
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Which of the following arguments was most likely to have been used by southerners in the 1830s and 1840s to defend the institution of slavery?
A. It is true that slavery is an evil within human society, but for economic reasons it is presently a necessary evil. B. Society is ordered in a particular way by the dictates of nature, and nature has ordained that blacks are born to be slaves. C. All whites are born to be free and equal, but all non-whites are frowned on by God and were born to be slaves. D. Human beings are equal in the sight of God only if they have accepted the tenets of Christianity; therefore, non-Christians may be enslaved.
Where and when did feudalism originate?
A) In northern France during the tenth century B) In France in the twelfth century C) In England in the tenth century D) In the Holy Roman Empire in the twelfth century E) In Spain in the tenth century
Refer to the excerpt "The Renaissance Garden." Based on this excerpt, which of the following is most accurate?
A. A garden's main purpose was to romance and seduce potential suitors. B. A garden was a sign of wealth and privilege that only the wealthy could enjoy. C. The garden was a pivotal center in numerous aspects of Renaissance society. D. A garden lacked a practical function, but the social dimensions created outweighed the cost to maintain the garden's beauty. E. Gardens were seen only in practical terms, as a source of fresh food in an urban environment.
Which state's governor first proclaimed a bank holiday in 1932?
A) Michigan B) Maryland C) Indiana D) Nevada