Published in January 1776, Common Sense was written by
A. James Madison.
B. Ben Franklin.
C. Thomas Paine.
D. Thomas Jefferson.
E. James Otis.
Answer: C
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a. Railroads b. Shipping c. Munitions d. Textiles
What was the position of the old Republican guard regarding the possibility of war during President Madison's first term?
A) They feared that war would bring about the expansion of the federal government. B) They were eager to go to war to halt the flow of firearms to the Indians. C) They wanted to go to war to oppose the tyrannical policies of the British. D) They were reluctant to go to war because they wanted to maintain diplomatic ties with Britain. E) They believed going to war would result in economic benefits through trade with France.
The religious concept of deism
A. argued for a remote God that had withdrawn from human affairs. B. challenged many of the ideas that had emerged in the Enlightenment. C. emphasized the role of God in the world. D. was frowned upon by educated Americans such as Jefferson and Franklin. E. All these answers are correct.
Which statement best characterizes the power and status of women in ancient Egypt?
A) Women served as the rulers of Egypt because it was a matriarchal society. B) Women were treated as property and were allowed no legal rights once married. C) Women held a relatively high status, could own property, and be public officials. D) Women lived in a separate society from men, rarely interacting with Egyptian society.