Even those who did not own slaves in the pre-Civil War South supported that institution because they
a. dreamed of one day owning slaves themselves.
b. presumed themselves racially superior to black slaves.
c. were always economically better off than slaves.
d. were closely related to people who did own slaves.
e. benefited from the economic growth of the region.
a, b
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A) religious values B) militaristic tendencies C) central authority D) Egyptian traditions
One of the most dramatic changes in European society during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was
a. the establishment of republican and democratic governments in most countries. b. the change from a horizontal to a vertical society. c. the change from a vertical to a horizontal society. d. the decline in the influence of religion in the lives of common people.
In the view of Saint Paul
a. Jesus' teachings were primarily for the Jews. b. the Christian community was an oikoumene. c. Mosaic Law could never be superseded. d. Hebraic rituals should be followed, at least by those who were Jews. e. circumcision and dietary regulations must be followed by all who accept Christ.
Solon took several steps to resolve the economic crisis in Athens. Which is NOT one of these?
A. He canceled land debts. B. He banned loans using humans as collateral. C. He freed people who had become slaves due to high debt. D. He redistributed land so that more was available to the poor. E. He created a pro-trade foreign policy program.