Through the ________ Act of 1862, a generous Congress granted western settlers their wish for free land.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Homestead

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A) ?direct taxation. B) ?apportioning representation. C) ?All of these D) ?None of these

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For what purpose did Huey Newton and Bobby Seale establish the Black Panther Party in Oakland, California, in 1966?

What will be an ideal response?

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In an arranged marriage, the couple was likely to __________.

A. meet for the first time on their wedding day B. have developed a relationship before marriage C. be from the landed upper class D. lack the money for a dowry payment

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Assess President Carter's commitment to his goal of emphasizing "human rights" in his foreign policy. Was he consistent in its application as a guideline? Why? Is "human rights" a practical policy for the conduct of American diplomac

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