In contrast to the Europeans, most natives of North America believed that land serves as the basis for
A) independence and personal identity.
B) material wealth.
C) political status.
D) common sustenance.
Answer: D
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Renaissance humanists' rejection of the Augustinian worldview usually involved a/an
a. rejection of the notion of Christ as the savior-god in favor of the view that Jesus was a great man, nothing more. b. adoption of Tacitus' interpretation of the Pax Romana. c. revival of the ancient Greek ideal of arête, human excellence. d. denial of the compatibility of Greek philosophy and Christianity. e. rejection of all the Church Fathers.
Changes in the national economy in late-nineteenth-century America resulted in
a. a lower standard of living for most. b. a decline in agriculture relative to manufacturing. c. no significant changes in marriage patterns or family life. d. sharper class distinctions. e. a movement of women into the work force.
John F. Kennedy gave civil rights legislation lukewarm support because he ________
A) feared the possibility of alienating southern Democrats B) did not think the country was ready to consider it C) did not want to encourage militant African-American leaders D) thought it was unnecessary and should be left to the states E) thought there was little a president could do to combat racism
What statement regarding the national Grange movement is FALSE?
A. It attempted to teach new scientific farming techniques to its members. B. It sought to regulate the power and practices of railroads and warehouses. C. The political inexperience of many Grange leaders hurt the movement. D. It was greatly strengthened by the end of the economic depression in the late 1870s. E. At their peak, Grange supporters controlled the legislatures of most Midwest states.