The majority of southern whites owned no slaves because

a. they opposed slavery.
b. they could not afford the purchase price.
c. they found that slavery was not profitable on small farms.
d. their racism would not allow them to work alongside African Americans.
e. they feared the possibility of slave revolts.


b

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What event contributed to California's increasing importance in world trade?

a. The opening of the Suez Canal b. The opening of the Panama Canal c. The opening of the Panama Pacific Rim International Port in San Francisco d. The creation of the Sunkist brand of oranges

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The founding of Pennsylvania was tied to the ________

A) Quaker movement B) Restoration C) Glorious Revolution D) institution of the joint-stock company E) agricultural revolution

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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Baroque

What will be an ideal response?

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