How did the French Academy differ from the English Royal Society?
a. The French Academy had government support and control.
b. The French Academy published scientific journals.
c. The French Academy focused on theoretical work in mechanics and astronomy.
d. They French Academy believed that science should proceed along the lines of a cooperative venture.
e. They French Academy lacked the support of the French government.
a
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a. was almost penniless b. still believed he had traveled to Asia c. was convinced he had discovered a new continent d. was the most hated man in Spain
Bacon's Rebellion occurred in
A) Pennsylvania. B) Massachusetts. C) South Carolina. D) Virginia.
Which of the following represents a connection between Native Americans and slaves?
A) Some Native Americans owned slaves. B) Most Native Americans owned slaves. C) No Native Americans owned slaves. D) Native Americans could not legally own slaves.
What did the Crittenden Compromise state?
1) Slavery would be banned in all territories of the United States. 2) Slavery would be permitted in all territories of the United States. 3) It would restore the 36°30? line from the Missouri Compromise and extend it all the way to the Pacific Ocean, protecting and ensuring slavery south of the line while prohibiting it north of the line 4) It prevented slavery from being discussed in Congress and censured any congressmen who attempted to bring it up.