Which of the following is true of the Emancipation Proclamation?
A. It was denounced by many as being clearly unconstitutional.
B. It was issued by Lincoln on the basis of his powers as commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
C. It barely passed Congress over the bitter opposition of virtually all Democrats.
D. It passed Congress with overwhelming support from both Republicans and Democrats.
Answer: B
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a. Cuba would remove its nuclear missiles in exchange for America's promise not to attack Russia. b. America would remove its nuclear missiles from Cuba in exchange for Russian promises not to aid North Vietnam. c. America would remove its nuclear missiles from Cuba in exchange for Russia's promise not to invade Cuba. d. Russia would remove its nuclear missiles from Cuba in exchange for America's promise not to invade North Vietnam. e. Russia would remove its nuclear missiles from Cuba in exchange for America's promise not to invade Cuba.
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A) George Pullman. B) William Tweed. C) Jacob A. Riis. D) Andrew Carnegie. E) Charles Darwin.
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A) democratic socialism B) fascism C) a Hindu dictatorship D) a benevolent monarchy E) a Muslim theocracy
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a. ambition and greed b. flamboyancy and extravagance c. scandal and dishonesty d. silence and inactivity