Which of the following weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation prevented Congress from making major decisions in legislative matters?
A) The need for unanimity to make changes
B) The lack of provisions to organize newly acquired lands
C) The discriminatory policies toward U.S. citizens
D) The inability to create a national citizenship
E) The inability to establish the U.S. as a government of laws
A
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In what ways did James II compromise his position prior to the “Glorious Revolution”?
A) He advocated toleration for Catholics without the consent of parliament. B) He purged the Irish army of Protestants. C) He imprisoned several recalcitrant Anglican Bishops. D) He fathered a Catholic son who had succession rights E) All of the above.
Who wrote the most widely reprinted book in English by an author of African descent in the post-Revolutionary period?
a. Jupiter Hammon b. Prince Hall c. Benjamin Banneker d. Olaudah Equiano
What is currently fueling illegal immigration to Europe?
a) Poverty in Africa and ongoing instability in the Middle East have created a surge in refugees and asylum seekers. b) The booming European economy is creating a labor shortage. Consider This: More than 600,000 people made the trek to Europe in 2015. See 15.4: The European Dream. c) Guest worker programs are so badly administered it is easier just to hire illegals. Consider This: More than 600,000 people made the trek to Europe in 2015. See 15.4: The European Dream. d) Global population increases are fueling increased demographic movements everywhere. Consider This: More than 600,000 people made the trek to Europe in 2015. See 15.4: The European Dream.
All of the following helped fuel the "maritime revolution" of the fifteenth century EXCEPT
A) ? New materials for constructing ships B) ? A more maneuverable ship C) ? A new type of sail D) ? Mastering the compass E) Better use of the astrolabe