What was one of the main causes of the Salem witchcraft hysteria?
a. the community’s history of religious discord
b. the influence of Anglican clergy
c. Salem’s history of engaging in occult practices.
d. the reduced piety of the young people of Salem
a. the community’s history of religious discord
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Who was the Habsburg empress whose country was attacked in the War of the Austrian Succession?
a. Eleanor b. Elizabeth c. Marie Antoinette d. Maria Theresa e. Catherine
By 1860, slaves were concentrated in the
a. border states of Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, and Maryland. b. Deep South states of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. c. Atlantic coast states of Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida. d. new Southwest states of Texas, Arkansas, and the Indian Territories. e. mountain regions of Tennessee, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Portuguese exploration of the African coast started out as a search for gold and slaves, but by century's end it became a search for __________.
A. an organization promoting freedom of religion B. friendly relations with Muslims and pagans C. an organization promoting the freedom of slaves D. a sea route around Africa to Asia's spice markets
What did Great Britain do at the beginning of World War I?
a. respected American neutrality b. made few attempts to influence American policy c. sought the military aid of the United States d. sought to restrict American trade with Germany e. briefly considered a negotiated surrender