Jefferson's fascination with fossils reflected his interest in
A) the Enlightenment.
B) republicanism.
C) classical history.
D) agrarianism.
E) westward expansion.
Ans: A) the Enlightenment.
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A) They would be freed if they helped the colonial cause. B) They could return to Africa if they continued to serve Virginia until after the revolution. C) Their children would be considered free citizens if they did not fight for the British. D) They would be granted refuge if they had escaped from Florida E) If they were able-bodied and helped in restoring royal authority over rebel colonists, they would be granted freedom.
The formation of NATO happened in what year?
A. 1949 B. 1954 C. 1962 D. 1972 E. 1979
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A) self-defeating in his attitude. B) unprepared for battle. C) slow to react to the Confederate onslaught. D) cowardly to fight. E) overconfident of his ability to command.
In what ways were the new theaters different from those of ancient Greece and Rome?
A) The theaters of ancient Greece and Rome were public structures, while the new theaters were private businesses. B) In the theaters of ancient Greece and Rome, all expenses were paid by wealthy citizens; while the new theaters charged admission. C) The theaters of ancient Greece and Rome had room for tens of thousands of spectators, while the new theaters held a maximum of three thousand people with considerable overcrowding. D) All of these E) None of these