Which of the following refers to an association established in many cities that became a center of local government?
A) curia
B) manor
C) commune
D) guild
C
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Which of the following best describes the makeup of the Estates General of France?
a) three parts: clergy, nobles, and commoners b) two parts: nobles and commoners Consider This: The Estates General had to approve new taxes, but it had not met in nearly two centuries. See 6.1.1: Liberty and Equality. c) four parts: clergy, nobles, city dwellers, and peasants Consider This: The Estates General had to approve new taxes, but it had not met in nearly two centuries. See 6.1.1: Liberty and Equality. d) one part: everyone sitting equally in the Estates General chamber Consider This: The Estates General had to approve new taxes, but it had not met in nearly two centuries. See 6.1.1: Liberty and Equality.
Why did the number of professional organizations, and their membership, increase markedly during the first two decades of the twentieth century?
A) ?The middle class viewed such organizations as the best way to impress the old aristocratic families. B) ?Such organizations provided a sense of professional identity for the white-collar middle class. C) ?Such organizations helped to provide the middle class with an entrée into local political organizations. D) ?Many professions were on the decline and formed organizations to protect themselves. E) ?Until the twentieth century, professional organizations were looked upon as badges of shame or poverty.
When the Civil War began, what was Abraham Lincoln's main goal?
a. to abolish slavery b. to punish the South c. to restore the Union d. to bring an end to the war
Why was the Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) ruling so significant?
A. It set the precedence that the right to a fair trial included the right to be represented in court by a lawyer. B. It set the precedence that citizens had the right to have a lawyer present during questioning. C. It set the precedence that police were required to inform a suspect of his or her rights at the time of arrest. D. It set the precedence that prayer would no longer be allowed in public schools.