The Dred Scott decision by the Supreme Court
A) prompted a harsh criticism from President Buchanan.
B) ruled that Scott was not a citizen.
C) settled the political issue of slavery in the territories.
D) insulted and infuriated most southerners.
Ans: B) ruled that Scott was not a citizen.
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Which of the following is not one of the results of the Coercive Acts?
A) They restructured the Massachusetts government. B) They closed Boston harbor. C) They permitted certain murderers to be tried in England. D) They became known as the "Intolerable Acts" in the colonies. E) They established Roman Catholicism as Quebec's official religion.
The Mongol naval campaign against Japan in 1281
A. was a complete success. B. was the largest seaborne expedition before World War II. C. was aided by a favorable wind that the Chinese came to call kamikaze. D. turned back because of the fear of disease. E. conquered the northernmost islands of Japan.
For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Mu'awiya and Umayyad Caliphate and Damascus
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What lessons did The Amos 'n' Andy Show teach white America?
A) Racism was unacceptable, and blacks were the equals to whites. B) It was acceptable to laugh at black people's efforts to survive. C) Blacks could be successful in high-level positions in society. D) Blacks should be doctors, politicians, and lawyers.