The term Gilded Age was coined by:
A) Mark Twain.
B) Andrew Carnegie.
C) Charles Darwin.
D) Herbert Spencer.
E) William M. Tweed.
A
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Which of the following features of the Late Bronze Age has led scholars to refer to the period as the "International Bronze Age"?
A) the turn to the past for inspiration B) the link between religion and politics C) the extent of diplomatic exchange D) the centuries-long period of peace
Although Columbus excited the Spanish court by returning with traces of gold and silver from his voyage of 1492, the actual amount of precious metals in the New World proved to be very disappointing
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What effect did the heavy tax imposed on Chinese miners by the California state legislature in 1852 have on them?
A) The largest majority returned to their home provinces in China. B) Many of these miners continued to work in their current jobs. C) Most left mining but turned to other work such as fishing and operating restaurants. D) It had no effect on them since the California judiciary overturned it for its racist principles.
When the First Crusaders came to Constantinople, Anna Comnena thought they were ______________.
A. impressive B. talkative C. deeply religious D. chivalric E. curious