What general was sent west (towards California) "in case" war broke out with Mexico over Texas?
A. Zachary Taylor
B. John C. Fremont
C. Winfield Scott
D. Ulysses Grant
E. George McClellan
Answer: B. John C. Fremont
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a. Although a few whites complained, most accepted the change as inevitable. b. Mississippi's governor went to jail for contempt of court when he ordered the university not to admit any black students. c. Thousands of white students and nonstudents rioted, killing two people. d. Anticipating trouble, President Kennedy sent troops to the university before any violence had erupted.
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A) special expectations based on the setting B) how much information the audience knows C) the age of the audience D) all of the above