When news of the Haitian Revolution traveled quickly to the North American mainland, it
A. sparked fears of race war.
B. invoked sympathy but minimal action.
C. drew little attention.
D. inspired many Americans to financially support the revolutionaries.
Answer: A
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A) criminal codes. B) women's rights. C) the disestablishment of churches. D) slavery.
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the settlement of New Mexico?
A) ?Authorized by the viceroy to attempt a settlement, Juan de Oñate claimed Pueblo lands for Spain. B) ?Oñate established a well-received settlement at Acoma Pueblo. C) ?Oñate was noted for his decent treatment of the Native Americans. D) ?By 1670, about 28,000 Spanish colonists had settled in the Rio Grande Valley. E) ?Franciscan priests converted a majority of Native Americans to Christianity and they also adopted European cultural practices completely.
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