An actual slave insurrection in 1712 and a rumored one in 1741 resulted in dozens of executions and harsh new laws in the colony of
a. New York.
b. Maryland.
c. Virginia.
d. South Carolina.
a. New York.
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A) force Indian peoples west B) exterminate Indian peoples C) promote the assimilation of Indian peoples D) treat Indian peoples as equals
During the Civil War, the tribes in Indian Territory __________
A) sided with the Union B) stayed neutral C) had their own civil war as they split between Union and Confederacy D) became a well-disciplined brigade under Stonewall Jackson
What was the significance of Washington's response to the Whiskey Rebellion?
A. His willingness to attend and answer questions at protest meetings demonstrated the government's tolerance of public criticism. B. His sympathy and understanding toward the protesters conveyed the message that the government could be trusted to deal fairly with aggrieved groups. C. His decisive action made it clear that the national government would not tolerate violent resistance to its laws. D. His hesitation in the face of armed rebellion seriously undermined the people's confidence in their new government.
What was true of African building materials during the first millennium C.E.?
a. Stone was increasingly used in West Africa during in the first millennium C.E. b. The only construction material used during that period was dried mud. c. Mosques were always constructed of wood. d. The heavy use of mortar was predominant in buildings constructed at Great Zimbabwe. e. Metal became an important building material as early as 1000 B.C.E.