Texas was originally a part of Mexico, but established itself as an independent republic after ___________ defeated Mexican dictator Santa Anna.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Sam Houston
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In the battle between the Monitor and the Virginia (Merrimac), the Virginia came out on top.
a. true b. false
Which of the following best describes the impact of iron smelting on the natural world?
A. Tools made from iron enabled people to clear woodlands far faster than with tools made from bronze. B. Iron and bronze metallurgy differed little in how they affected the environment. C. Because iron was easier to extract than other metals, people had to disrupt nature far less to obtain it. D. Iron smelting produced less pollution than bronze metallurgy.
Why was the Battle of Dien Bien Phu so significant?
A) The Vietnamese dealt the French a decisive defeat. B) The French dealt the Vietnamese a decisive defeat. C) The Vietnamese dealt the United States a decisive defeat. D) The United States dealt the Vietnamese a decisive defeat.