Lincoln's reelection in 1864 was helped considerably by what event in September 1864?
A) the Emancipation Proclamation
B) the fall of Atlanta
C) the Fort Pillow Massacre
D) the capture of Savannah
Answer: B
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A) a prison for black soldiers B) a hiding place for slaves waiting for Union help C) a large hole in the ground from an explosion, part of an unsuccessful effort by the Union to win a battle over the Confederates D) a huge impression made by a falling meteorite, seen by Confederate troops as an omen against the Union's attempt to free the slaves
George III succeeded in alienating varied interests in England by
A) ruling without Parliament. B) ?packing? the Parliament with his loyal supporters. C) opposing an aggressive policy toward Spain. D) using lavish bribes and patronage. E) all of the above.
Which of these was given a monopoly on European trade in south Asia?
A) the Royal Africa Company B) the Dutch East India Company C) the Netherlands D) the British East India Company
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A) He pushed for and openly advocated international anti-Semitism. B) He implemented a foreign policy to retain worldwide communist gains. C) He wanted to loosen the controls on the Soviet satellites. D) He was determined to "humanize" the Party bureaucracy. E) He led the reformation of the command economy to end stagnation.