America’s entrance into the Spanish-American War was a direct result of
Answer: pressure by the press and the sinking of the "Maine"
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Why does the growing popularity of imported tea in the eighteenth century symbolize Anglicization in the colonies?
A) Drinking tea reflected a desire to support British commerce and trade. B) Drinking tea demonstrated an interest in refined British tastes. C) Drinking tea indicated the attempt of the wealthy to distinguish themselves as a class more like the British. D) Drinking tea represented the pursuit of such English values as austerity and simplicity. E) Drinking tea encouraged an interest in health and emotional well-being.
Who benefitted most from the principle of self-determination?
A) the citizens of Britain's colonies B) Slavic nations C) the component nations of the Ottoman Empire D) Egypt
The Chinese became involved in the Korean War because
a. they feared that South Korea was planning an assault on China after defeating North Korea. b. they believed American-backed South Korea would destroy North Korea, a Chinese ally. c. the Soviet Union threatened to withdraw aid, unless China came to the aid of North Korea. d. they felt that America was really planning an assault on China using Korea as it frontal assault. e. they feared that North Korea would turn to the Soviet Union for aid and alliance.
What form of music was most popular with the peasants during the Ming?
a. instrumental pieces b. Buddhist chant c. opera d. western style symphonies e. folk songs