What concerns led to the ban on the enlistment of new black troops when the Continental Army was formed in 1775?


Ans: Fear that the enlistment of Blacks soldiers would encourage enslaved Blacks to escape

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Which of the following was not a crucial ingredient to the rapid industrialization of the United States after the Civil

War? a. a wealth of natural resources b. a capable workforce c. a large agricultural base d. a large navy.

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What were the three major factors that caused social and cultural changes in the lives of tropical peoples from 1200 to 1500? Provide detailed descriptions for each of the three factors

What will be an ideal response?

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To what did the term "smoked Yankee" refer in the Spanish-American War?

A) northern artillery units B) African American infantry regiments C) guerrilla fighters in Cuba D) Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders E) members of integrated units

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According to the introductory video in section 22.1, why are people more affected by economic depressions in an industrial economy than in an agricultural economy?

A) Workers in an industrial economy are dependent on a paycheck. B) Workers in an industrial economy can eat part of what they grow. C) Businesses in an industrial economy cut their profits to help workers. D) Businesses in an industrial economy are subsidized by the government.

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