Why was the American business community nervous about the future of its investments in Mexico in 1911?
What will be an ideal response?
Because the nation's new leader, Francisco Madero, had promised economic reform for landless peasants
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When the 1987 INF treaty was concluded between the United States and the Soviet Union, the two world superpowers agreed to _______________________.
A. limit the number of nuclear warheads on each intercontinental ballistic missile B. limit their production of weapons-grade plutonium C. demilitarize outer space D. destroy all their land-based intermediate-range nuclear missiles in Europe
Which of the following strengthened the campaign to end child labor in the early 1800s?
A) the lobbying of industrialists B) the romanticization of childhood C) the principle of free labor D) the influence of British liberalism
John Burgoyne started out in June 1777 from Canada with practically the best equipped army, but ended up surrendering to Horatio Gates. Why?
a. His 7,000 troops moved slowely and were expensive to maintain. b. Burgoyne enlisted 500 Indians of the Iroquois (except Oneida and Tuscarora). They were not fighting for liberty or any ideals. They just thought Britain was a better bet for their protection. When the notorious scalping of Jane Mccray happened, the Patriots were quick to propagandize against the Indians and thus the British. c. Gen Howe was fixated on capturing Philadelphia and did not join forces with Burgoyne. d. Burgoyne, on his way to Saratoga, was inflicted heavy casualties by Daniel Morgan at Freeman farm. Eventhough outnumbered by Americans 2 to 1, Burgoyne pressed on and refused to retreat because of pride and hubris. e. All of the above
The paintings of El Greco are characterized by
A) a mysticism reflecting the religious passion of the age of Philip II. B) a total absence of naturalism in the depiction of the subjects. C) extensive use of subjects drawn from Greek and Roman mythology. D) a completely objective and secular spirit.