As support for the war ebbed during the second half of his term, President Lincoln responded by
A. suppressing civil liberties.
B. delivering a series of patriotic speeches.
C. engaging in a congressional debate over war strategy going forward.
D. shifting his course away from the emphasis on emancipation.
Answer: A
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During the Tang dynasty, the imperial civil service examinations
A. were used extensively, filling posts with officials of genuine intellectual ability. B. were monopolized by the foreign Manchus and used for their advantage. C. were restricted to the wealthier families. D. were halted and not restarted until the Ming dynasty. E. declined dramatically in importance.
A major goal of the Republican Party since the 1980s has been to
(a) increase welfare benefits (b) increase the size of the federal workforce (c) reduce defense spending (d) cut federal taxes
Obsidian was most valuable to the Maya because it
a. could be made into ultra-sharp, durable blades. b. was the hardest material known to the Maya at that time. c. was associated with volcanoes, which the Maya believed had magical powers. d. could be used to make vital trade items such as tools, weapons or fine art. e. served a spiritual purpose.
Which regions had the highest infant and maternal mortality rates during the war?
A. Midwest and Northeast B. West and Northwest C. Northeast and Southeast D. South and Southwest