The election of 1800 resulted in an electoral college tie between the Republicans, Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr. But the House of Representatives selected Jefferson as president when:
a. New Jersey switched from the Federalist to the Republican side
b. a Delaware Federalist changed the state's vote to Jefferson
c. Republican James Monroe of Virginia got his state to switch
d. Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel
B
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Which of the following is true about sexual practices in the British colonies?
A) ?Adultery carried a potential death sentence, but it was applied rarely. B) ?Sex between unmarried persons was forbidden by law but practiced commonly. C) ?In cases where an unmarried woman became pregnant, the punitive fine was cut in half if the couple became engaged. D) ?Male homosexuality was deemed a capital offense, while female homosexuality was not even acknowledged within the criminal codes. E) ?All of these are correct.
The constitutional convention for the Confederate States of America (CSA), and the first capital of the CSA, was located in
A. Montgomery, Alabama. B. Memphis, Tennessee. C. Jackson, Mississippi. D. Atlanta, Georgia. E. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Who were the tribunes and what power did they wield?
A) The tribunes were the patricians appointed by the Senate to oversee all activities and governance of the plebeians. B) The tribunes were elected by the plebeians to serve the interest of the plebeians in the Senate. They had the power of veto over Senate actions, proposal of legislation, and service as consuls. C) The tribunes were appointed by the Senate to serve the interests of plebeians in government. They could propose legislation to the Senate and marry patrician women. D) The tribunes were the patricians that appoint the magistrates to serve in the Senate, representing the interests of the plebeians. E) The tribunes wielded the most power in Rome, as they were the ones chosen as dictators in times of emergency.
To promote American industry, Republicans after the War of 1812 advocated
a. removing the ban on slave labor in factories. b. reducing federal taxes on business. c. raising the prices of foreign goods through high tariffs. d. reducing regulations to free businesses from unnecessary paperwork.