Examine in detail the balancing act the French monarchy performed between the French Catholics and the Huguenots. How did these events lead to the Saint Bartholomew's Day Massacre?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. French regional differences
2. Religion as a proxy for political affiliations
3. French foreign commitments in the Netherlands
4. The Guises' influence on the royal family
5. The actions of Charles IX and Catherine de Medici
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Which of the following is NOT true about Nixon's less-than-successful foreign policy endeavors in the late 1960s and early 1970s?
A) The United States supported the election of Salvadore Allende in Chile. B) The United States had to intervene, at the urging of the Soviet Union, in preventing Israel from overthrowing the Syrian government. C) The Nixon administration strengthened ties with Iran and Saudi Arabia, described as the "twin pillars" of friendly Arab governments. D) The Americans remained suspicious of India's relationship with the Soviet Union, which led to a stronger military alliance between the United States and Pakistan.
Describe the basic economic issues in America following the War of 1812
What will be an ideal response?
What groundbreaking document's purpose was to provide judges with examples of the kinds of decisions the ruler wished them to make?
What will be an ideal response?
One of the principle successes of the Agricultural Wheel was to
A) spread Protestantism. B) negotiate lower prices on farm implements. C) achieve equality for African-American farmers. D) achieve economic success in Kansas.