During this period Europe saw the emergence of a new social class in the cities. Who were they? What roles did they play? How did they make a place for themselves in the medieval social order?
What will be an ideal response?
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Why did imperial powers often discover that colonies were not as profitable as they expected?
A) Colonies were far more costly to secure, protect, and maintain than anyone anticipated. B) Few colonies could produce raw materials profitably. C) Most of the capital was consumed by European settlers and their descendants who emigrated to the colonies. D) As native elites became more educated, they tended to take over the colonies and use the profits for their own benefit. E) Welfare programs for colonial people were more expensive than anyone anticipated.
What caused the renewal of European imperialism in the late-nineteenth century? What were the dominant influences at work? Did they change over time and/or in relation to the actions of other imperialistic societies?
What will be an ideal response?
How did New Deal policies address the concerns of women affected by the Great Depression?
A) They provided support for women primarily in their domestic roles. B) They provided heavy manual labor jobs for women. C) They granted women the right to vote. D) They granted subsidies to women who wanted to establish their own businesses. E) They provided reservations for women in the public assembly.
The first modern trust was __________
A) U.S. Steel B) the Northern Securities Company C) Standard Oil D) Carnegie Steel E) the Pennsylvania Railroad