Each of the following statements about France's Estates General is true EXCEPT
a. the Estates General was a national assembly.
b. members represented three estates (classes) in society: clergy, nobility, and townspeople.
c. the Estates General was initially called as a demonstration of support for the king in his struggle with the pope.
d. the institution voted funds for the king.
e. the Estates General developed into a check on royal power in the Middle Ages.
e
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One aspect that surprised much of the world and many Americans was that the United States
a. became successful economically. b. did not become a monarchy. c. did not choose to rejoin Britain. d. did not become a military dictatorship.
Following the British defeat at Yorktown
a. Lord Cornwallis was tried for treason. b. the Royal Navy launched a new offensive against Americans in Boston. c. Parliament refused to fund additional fighting. d. American unity was shattered.
Based on Weber’s essay, explain why race, class, gender, and sexuality are systems of oppression. Give examples.
What will be an ideal response?
According to Gandhi, the path to self-rule includes
a. both violent and passive resistance. b. passive resistance only. c. passive resistance at first, then violent resistance. d. violent resistance only.