Mercantilist economic theory dictates that:
a. Imports to and exports from a colonial holding should be restricted.
b. Free and open markets will result in the best result for the largest number.
c. Merchants should be in control of all political decisions in the home country.
d. People should not be bought and sold like property.
a. Imports to and exports from a colonial holding should be restricted.
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Peru's criollo elite traditionally had preserved its cultural authority and political power by
A) promoting the ideal of mestizaje, a mixed-race society. B) institutionalizing a race-based hierarchy that discriminated against indigenous people. C) celebrating the indigenous traditions of the Inca Empire. D) mobilizing a large, modern, well-equipped military force to ensure order.
After the conflict between Russia and Japan in 1904-1905,
A. the Japanese military presence in the Pacific declined. B. relations between Japan and the Roosevelt administration steadily improved. C. President Roosevelt sent a fleet of ships around the world, including to Japan, as a show of force. D. President Roosevelt negotiated a secret free trade agreement with Russia. E. the Russian government collapsed.
What is the main difference between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism?
A) Mahayana Buddhists reject the belief that there are many acceptable paths to salvation. B) The world contains more Theravada than Mahayana adherents. C) Theravada Buddhism is stronger in Vietnam, China, Japan, and Korea. D) Mahayana Buddhists are more liberal in their beliefs. E) Theravada Buddhism is the more literal of the two groups.
Which of the following was the most effective means by which reform associations of the 1830s and 1840s spread their message?
a. Rallies in major northern cities b. Gatherings in the private homes of urban residents c. Itinerant preachers d. Mass production and distribution of newspapers and pamphlets