Which of the following was NOT a cause of Irish immigration into the United States after 1840?

A) wars in Ireland that devastated the country
B) widespread suffering from the Great Famine
C) the search for better economic opportunities
D) the escape from discriminatory English laws and attitudes


Answer: A

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Washington did which of the following during the crisis over pay?

A) He had General Gates arrested for treason. B) He persuaded his officers to work with Congress and secured a reasonable settlement. C) He used his personal leverage to force Congress to pay off his officers. D) He remained neutral and let his officers deal with Congress.

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By what name do we call the period from 31 B.C.E. to 180 C.E., from Augustus to Marcus Aurelius?

a. the Era of the Good Emperors b. the Pax Romana c. the Silver Age of Rome d. the Golden Age of Rome e. the Tetrarchy

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Riots in the Confederate states were mainly caused by __________

A) inequities of the draft and urban tensions B) shortages of food and high inflation rates C) ideological disputes D) the draft exemption for wealthy slave owners

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Between 1820 and 1860, the per capita income of Americans steadily declined

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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