All of the following are true statements about the federal conscription (draft) law except
a. it allowed draftees to hire substitutes
b. its provisions were unfair to the poor.
c. it was passed despite a healthy rate of volunteers.
d. men could pay $300 to purchase an exemption.
e. it inspired resentment and riots.
c
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A) denied government services to undocumented workers B) placed a moratorium on new immigration into the state C) ended bilingual education D) was supported by most of the state's Latino population
In the aftermath of John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry,
A) public opinion condemned the raid. B) public opinion shifted from mainly condemnation to some level of support. C) Northerners called for a moratorium on the issue of slavery. D) Southerners called for a Civil War.
Which people created the first Mesopotamian civilization?
A. Sumerians B. Akkadians C. Egyptians D. Babylonians E. Nubians