Jean-Baptiste Colbert served as Louis XIV’s __________

A) finance minister
B) principal religious advisor
C) commander of the armed forces
D) chief political strategist


Answer: A

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A) August Spies B) Samuel Gompers C) James McParlan D) Terence Powderly

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Thomas Jefferson dismissed many customs collectors from New England ports when he assumed the presidency because

A. he found evidence of their corruption. B. he did not consider them to be qualified for their jobs. C. they had consistently refused to enforce the tariffs enacted by Congress. D. he wanted to replace Federalist officials with Democratic-Republican officials.

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Which battle-Vicksburg or Gettysburg-was more significant in determining the outcome of the Civil War?

What will be an ideal response?

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All of the following statements about the Black Panthers is true, EXCEPT:

a. They originated in Oakland in 1966. b. They were well armed and willing to use their weapons. c. J. Edgar Hoover considered them no serious challenge. d. Their goal was community action.

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