John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, was meant to __________.

a. start a civil war between the North and the South
b. persuade southerners to change their minds about slavery
c. call attention to the plight of slaves
d. spark a slave uprising


d. spark a slave uprising

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In 1296, the papal bull titled __________ prohibited taxation of the clergy by secular rulers without papal approval.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What ceremonial observations did Justinian impose on visitors?

a. They were required to make the sign of the cross and bow three times. b. They were required to prostrate themselves before the Emperor. c. They were not allowed to sit until he did. d. They could not speak to him directly, but only to his vizier. e. They could not make direct eye contact and could only consult him from behind a curtain.

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Lui et al.’s article argues for macro changes in our ______.

A. economy and government policies B. political framework C. view of class and gender D. financial regulations

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The development of profitable commercial agriculture resulted from __________

a. improvements in agricultural technology b. the population growth in the Midwestern states c. rising need for agricultural products in the New England area d. European demands for American agricultural products e. generous government subsidies to encourage increased production

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