The author of Poor Richard's _______ was Benjamin Franklin, and it contained bits of wisdom and humor.

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


Ans: Almanac

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In 1890, approximately what portion of the population of greater New York had been born abroad or were children of foreign parents?

A) One out of five B) Almost one-third C) Approximately one-half D) Four out of five E) Five percent

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A primary reason that both women and blacks were largely excluded from the expansion of democracy was:

a. the argument that, since they did not have the vote in England, they ought not to have the vote in America. b. that they were not citizens, so they could not vote. c. that both groups were viewed as being naturally incapable and thus unfit for suffrage. d. that members of neither group had asked to be included in politics. e. that both groups were largely illiterate, and literacy was a necessary skill for political participation.

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How do you account for the rise of the civil rights movement?

What will be an ideal response?

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What is the most difficult internal political problem facing the European Union (EU)?

a) Member nations must give up national autonomy, in the hope that the benefits of EU membership will outweigh this sacrifice. b) Member nations must give up local political parties in favor of trans-European political groups. Consider This: How might French farmers react to cheese regulations from outside France? See 15.3: Cracks in the Foundation. c) Member nations must give up the right to their own local courts and legal codes since all laws are now decided by the European Parliament in Brussels. Consider This: How might French farmers react to cheese regulations from outside France? See 15.3: Cracks in the Foundation. d) Member nations must accept as many immigrants from outside Europe as the “eurocrats” in Brussels tell them to. Consider This: How might French farmers react to cheese regulations from outside France? See 15.3: Cracks in the Foundation.

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