The Abbasid dynasty based their right to rule on
a. the vote of the major clan chiefs.
b. the decision of the umma.
c. descent from Muhammad's uncle Abbas.
d. a military victory over the Umayyads.
e. direct descent from Fatima, Muhammad's wife.
c
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a. Vote b. Abortion c. Divorce d. Equal Pay e. Cost effective child care
What was the significance of the decline in fertility rates in America between 1800 and 1939?
A) It reflected the later marriage age among immigrant families. B) It reflected a higher infant mortality rate due to primitive medical practices. C) It reflected a conscious decision of many Americans to postpone or limit their families. D) It showed that more Americans were remaining single rather than marrying and having children. E) It showed that fewer Americans were dying of disease now that vaccines had come into popular use.
How did Congress respond to Washington's insistence that his soldiers needed tighter discipline and better pay?
A) Congress instituted a military draft and set up officer-training schools. B) Congress ignored Washington's requests. C) Congress threatened to replace Washington with another commander. D) Congress expanded Washington's disciplinary powers and offered a bonus to those who enlisted for a three-year term.
In World War II, one of the primary American commanders in the Pacific was
A. Dwight Eisenhower. B. George Marshall. C. George Patton. D. Chester Nimitz. E. Omar Bradley.