A united Greek force (or at least 31 individual city-states) defeated the Persians in a series of battles, including a sea-battle at _____________ in 480 BCE.
a. Thermopylae.
b. Marathon.
c. Plataea.
d. Salamis.
d. Salamis.
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What were the sources of nativism that led to the rise of the Know-Nothings?
What will be an ideal response?