Why did the U.S. government abandon the policy of one large reservation in 1851?
a. to better meet the needs of Indian peoples
b. to punish warlike tribes
c. to clear the way for settlement
d. to break up tribal alliances
c. to clear the way for settlement
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Which statement best describes the Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century?
a. It was stimulated by a revived interest in Galen and Aristotle. b. It directly resulted from reaction and revolt against the social and historical conditions of the Middle Ages. c. It was largely due to a monastic revolution. d. Although an innovative phase in western thinking, it was based upon the intellectual and scientific accomplishments of previous centuries. e. It marked a complete break with the past.
Which of the following was particularly concerned with the morals of American soldiers who were bound for Europe?
A. IWW B. CTCA C. ACLU D. AEF
Which of the following best describes the course of Mongol rule after Chingis Khan's death?
A. Conquered populations began to revolt against Mongol rule and reasserted their authority in several Mongol-controlled regions. B. The Mongol empire continued to expand under the rule of Chingis's descendants. C. The Mongol empire continued to thrive and eventually expanded into western Europe. D. The Mongol empire rapidly disintegrated as Chingis's sons vied for power.
Which of the following was NOT a United States territorial acquisition in the 1840s?
A. Oregon south of the 49th parallel B. the area between the Rockies and the Missouri River C. Texas D. the area between the Rockies and California