Which of the following best describes the role of the Nile in Egyptian civilization?
a. Although the Nile provided fertile, well-watered land, ancient Egypt was shaped more by frequent foreign invasions.
b. Due to its unpredictability, the Nile helped to establish the intensely pessimistic quality of Egyptian culture.
c. Together with the Tigris and Euphrates, the Nile ensured stability and abundance in Egypt.
d. The predictability of the Nile and the abundant natural resources it delivered gave Egypt an unusual sense of security and stability.
e. The Nile effectively divided Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.
d
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The Democratic candidate in the election of 1928 was _____
A) Robert M. La Follette B) James Cox C) John W. Davis D) Al Smith E) William McAdoo
Disenfranchisement of African Americans
A. was opposed, unsuccessfully, by Populists and other reformers. B. also targeted poor whites who might break party ranks. C. was unsuccessful except in a few southern states. D. ensured all whites could pass the tests or pay the taxes that excluded blacks.
The Tariff of Abominations __________.
a. resulted in an across-the-board increase in duties b. protected farmers but hurt manufacturers c. was reviled in the Northeast d. had the support of Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun