Parliament repealed all of the Townshend duties except the tax on tea because
A. it was a source of revenue and symbol of Parliament's authority.
B. American producers of raw materials suffered from lower prices on the world market.
C. of rioting in America that prevented collection of the duties.
D. Parliament decided temporarily to yield to American views.
A. it was a source of revenue and symbol of Parliament's authority.
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India's "classical age" is traditionally associated with the
a. Maurya dynasty. b. Gupta dynasty. c. Tughluq dynasty. d. Angkor dynasty. e. Mughal dynasty.
Westernization and Orientalism would seem to have been diametrically opposed, yet both were used to advance British rule in India. Explain
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What role did women have in the New England colonies?
a. They generally had no independence at all from men. b. They had the same legal rights as men, but could not vote. c. They made no decisions and simply followed the orders of men. d. They had no legal rights, but they were able to vote and hold public office. e. They were respected for their work but were not considered equal to men.
Which of these was most likely to happen during 2007 and 2008?
A. Banks looking to loan people mortgages could not find customers. B. People who wanted to buy a house could not find any for sale. C. Neighborhoods with many foreclosures became nearly empty. D. Cities with surpluses helped lenders lend money to individuals.