Which legendary thirteenth-century ruler led a successful revolt that consolidated and strengthened the kingdom of Mali?
a. Tunka-Menin
b. Sundiata
c. El Omari
d. Soni Ali
b. Sundiata
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During the Eisenhower administration, official American policy for a Soviet attack on western Europe called for __________
A) massive nuclear retaliation against the Soviet Union B) response with conventional military forces C) intense negotiations mediated by the United Nations D) western Europe to defend itself, with the United States supplying financial aid
Why did the Spanish use “la guerrilla,” or little war, as a means of confronting Napoleonic troops?
a) Small-scale hit-and-run tactics allowed them to harass the French without taking too many casualties, a major change from open field warfare. b) This kind of warfare meant that Spanish soldiers never had to travel far from home. Consider This: Napoleon was a former ally who turned on the Spanish. See 6.8: Narrative: May Madness. c) La guerrilla warfare was only a small part of the war effort; the Spanish mostly relied on their artillery to besiege cities. Consider This: Napoleon was a former ally who turned on the Spanish. See 6.8: Narrative: May Madness. d) La guerrilla warfare referred only to the activities of women who supported their men in the fighting. Consider This: Napoleon was a former ally who turned on the Spanish. See 6.8: Narrative: May Madness.
In 1864, General William T. Sherman's "March to the Sea"
A. attempted to avoid the civilian population. B. resulted in mass starvation among Sherman's troops. C. saw him face more resistance than Grant faced to his north. D. never reached the Atlantic Ocean. E. was designed in part to demoralize Southerners.
_________ was the first state that withdrew from the Union. a. Mississippi B. Alabama C. Georgia D. South Carolina
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word