Following the War of 1812, westward expansion increased because
A) the railroads extended as far west as St. Louis
B) the federal government offered 160 acres of free land if one could cultivate it for five years
C) the Great Plains was seen as a fertile agricultural area
D) the Indian opposition to white settlement had considerably decreased
Answer: D) the Indian opposition to white settlement had considerably decreased
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A) The brutality seen in the photograph accords with the fierce masculinity of the Zouaves. B) The devastation portrayed in the photograph shows how well prepared such soldiers as the Zouaves were. C) The photograph appears to be anti-war propaganda when compared with the historical accuracy of the drawing. D) The grim reality of the photograph exposes the foolish romanticism of the Zouaves. E) The photograph shows little interest in the individuality of the soldiers when compared with the detailed drawing.
Early professional acting troupes in Spain:
A. toured extensively through Spain B. created their own equipment C. performed in courtyards and town squares D. performed at court E. All of the above F. None of the above
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During World War I, the new technologies of warfare
A. allowed one side to attack the other without direct combat. B. were largely responsible for the appalling level of casualties. C. both created logistical problems, which slowed many offensives, and allowed one side to attack the other without direct combat. D. created logistical supply problems, which slowed many offensives. E. All these answers are correct.