The Code of Hammurabi calls for extreme punishments according to the principle of _________ (“an eye for an eye”).
a. Lex dura.
b. Lex talionis.
c. Lex agraria.
d. Lex Julia.
b. Lex talionis.
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The expansion of the United States in the nineteenth century included all of the following states and territories except
a. Louisiana. c. Oregon. b. Texas. d. None of these answers are correct.
Characteristics of experimental science in the nineteenth century included
A) prolific breakthroughs in many fields. B) a working out of the great discoveries of the Scientific Revolution but few new breakthroughs. C) a lowering of the prestige of the scientist as science became increasingly identified with business. D) generalization rather than specialization. E) research that was limited only to scientists with sufficient personal wealth.
Founded in 1968, the American Indian Movement (AIM)
A. was a particularly militant group seeking greater Indian rights. B. drew all of its support from tribal reservations. C. disbanded after the passage of the Indian Civil Rights Act. D. vehemently opposed the idea of intertribal action. E. emphasized assimilation into larger American society.
Why is the period after the War of 1812 referred to as the Era of Good Feelings?
A) It was a period of rapid territorial acquisition. B) It was a time of stability and tranquility. C) It was free of disagreements over major issues. D) It was relatively free of partisan strife.