One controversial action of Miriam Ferguson as governor in the early 1930s was her __________
A. decision to halt the use of the death penalty in the state
B. refusal to accept any New Deal funds for relief programs
C. highly publicized and bitter divorce from James E. Ferguson
D. decision to turn the Texas Rangers into a patronage machine by appointing over 2,000 of her supporters as “Special Rangers”
D
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What will be an ideal response?
How was the Assyrian army able to conquer and maintain an empire?
a. Use of diversified military tactics b. Avoidance of siege warfare c. Lenient treatment of rebellious subjects d. Use of Assyria's naturally protected boundaries e. Reliance exclusively upon massive armies of infantry soldiers
George Washington is best described as
a. a dignified, determined leader who often despaired over his disorganized, poorly equipped army. b. the greatest field commander in U.S. history, who almost single-handedly won the American Revolution, wrote the Constitution, and created the United States. c. a strong leader but an often inept military strategist. d. a devout Calvinist who led his men into battle with the cry "God is an American." e. a consistent supporter of the Revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality for all.
Entertainers of the High Middle Ages who wrote and performed lively lyrical poetry and music—primarily about love—were known as
A) troubadours. B) courtiers. C) enquêteurs. D) Parlement. E) friars.