Why did the U.S. commit 50,000 troops to Texas at the end of the Civil War in 1865?
A. to enforce the provisions of Reconstruction
B. to secure the border after Mexican encroachment
C. to discourage French meddling
D. to prevent Texas from seceeding
Answer: C
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Which of these was a feature of the leadership class in Plato's ideal city?
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The executive office in charge of forecasting economic trends is the Council of Economic Advisers.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power?
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