Which of the following states stood apart from the trend toward absolute monarchy in the 17th century and retained a parliamentary regime?
A) France
B) Britain
C) Spain
D) Austria-Hungary
Ans: B) Britain
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a. imprisoned all Americans still in Cuba. b. captured and burned the American Embassy. c. nationalized all Cuban land and land owned by American corporations. d. seized Guantanamo Bay naval base. e. demanded the return of all pro-Batista supporters.
The 1912 Republican convention was an ideological contest between
A. La Follette and Taft. B. the "New Freedom" and the "New Nationalism." C. both different types of progressivism and the "New Freedom" and "New Nationalism." D. the Old Guard and what was to become the "Bull Moose." E. All these answers are correct.
Who was the first President of the Confederacy?
a. Abraham Lincoln b. Jefferson Davis c. Alexander Stephens d. George Washington
The initial behavior of the Virginia settlers reflected their belief that __________.
a. they would never return to England b. they would soon bring their families to the New World c. their highest priority was to plant crops d. they would find instant wealth in North America