Congress had to decide how to deal with the issue of slavery in the territory it acquired after the U.S.-Mexican War. Describe the four options proposed for dealing with the issue.
What will be an ideal response?
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The growth in importance of the nobility in Old Kingdom Egypt was a problem because
a. it signified a decrease in the importance of the pharaoh. b. its members were exempt from taxes, leaving the burden on free citizens. c. the priestly castes were jealous of the influence of its members on the pharaoh. d. its members demanded special benefits and trade rights. e. its members raised armed revolts and overthrew pharaohs they didn't like.
For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. the Greek Dark Age
What will be an ideal response?
The Whigs hoped to win the 1836 election by
a. supporting Henry Clay. b. using smear tactics. c. forcing the election into the House of Representatives. d. emphasizing personality over issues. e. outspending their opponents.
John Locke's political essays maintain that
a. human beings are naturally selfish and cruel. b. people make a social contract with the state to follow its laws in return for protection for themselves and their property. c. people should accept traditional religious authorities. d. lower classes need to obey their social superiors.