The text authors state that "the transition from property qualifications to universal white manhood suffrage occurred . . . with surprisingly little dissension"
Why do you suppose that happened? Why wasn't there more resistance to this fundamental political innovation?
The transition was long-term. It was the culmination of a trend dating back to the colonial period. It probably seemed logical given the other elements of the "rise of the common man" at the time. Nevertheless, there was opposition, and sometimes, as in New York, it was difficult to overcome.
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A) They organized quickly to support the moderate position much like Catholics. B) Much like their historical divisions, they were factionalized between modernists and traditionalists. C) They supported a more traditional stance, adhering to the bible and away from anything socialistic or anarchic in nature. D) They supported the positions based upon the sect of church they were attending. E) They did not take a stance as a group, they supported each individually.
In the 1870s, the "internal combustion engine" was developed in
A. Asia. B. the United States. C. Africa. D. Europe. E. Australia.
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A. variability B. reliability C. mean difference D. association