In plotting against James II in 1688, England's elite attempted to
a. secure their ancient feudal rights with respect to the king while avoiding Puritanism and social radicalism.
b. restore the Puritan Commonwealth.
c. increase political freedom not only in England but also in Ireland and Scotland.
d. establish a modern government along French lines.
e. place power in the hands of England common people.
a
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A) Cortes received the assistance of various tribes that had been subjugated by the Aztecs. B) a smallpox epidemic decimated the Aztec population. C) Cortes's troops vastly outnumbered the Aztec warriors. D) the Aztec emperor Montezuma believed Cortes was a god.
Which one of the following did author Frank Norris refer to as "the leviathan...the soulless Force, the iron-hearted Power, the Master, the Colossus, the Octopus" (1901)?
A) electricity B) Standard Oil Trust C) railroad D) Corliss engine
What was the specific incident that caused Charles I to declare war on the British Parliament?
a. The demand by Puritans in the Parliament to overthrow the Book of Common Prayer. b. They refused to provide Charles with money to fight a war in Ireland. c. They demanded the same rights as those granted to the Scottish Parliament. d. Their refusal to recognize the absolute nature of his power. e. They arrested William Laud.
The precise rectangular grid pattern imposed on the Northwest Territory eventually became the norm for much of the land west of the Appalachians.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)