The significance of the Crimean War was that it
a. marked the transition to modern warfare with the use of breech-loading rifles.
b. was the first war that utilized battalions of African soldiers in Europe.
c. marked the end of the "age of innocence."
d. was the most destructive war in human history.
e. marked a brief return to chivalry.
ANSWER:
a
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A) the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA). B) increased funding for science education via the National Defense Education Act. C) plans for American satellites, space shuttles, and a moon landing. D) bombing Soviet launch facilities and shooting down Soviet satellites with missiles.
In addition to France, which of the following nations aided the Americans in the Revolutionary War?
a. Russia b. Spain c. Prussia d. Portugal e. Italy
Why did Americans want to expand westward and why were they willing to go to war to secure the West?
What will be an ideal response?
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