Which statement best describes the cultural lives of slaves?
a. It was virtually nonexistent, given the harsh realities of slavery.
b. It was entirely defined by the needs of the masters.
c. It developed entirely in America, once slaves were stripped of their African traditions.
d. It maintained significant survivals of African traditions.
D
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What was the cause of student and worker riots in the streets of Paris in 1968?
a. The demand that France join the European Community. b. The call for Algerian independence. c. The demand that France join NATO. d. Demands for educational justice reforms. e. The call for de Gaulle's resignation.
What conclusion can be made about why Paiute Indian reformer Sarah Winnemucca wore this type of outfit on her speaking tours?
A) She wanted to highlight the harmful effects of assimilation on Native Americans. B) She wanted to show people what traditional Paiute clothing and jewelry looked like. C) She wanted to draw attention to her lectures on the plight of Native American women. D) She wanted to make the public aware that she was a true "Indian princess" like Pocahontas.
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano was unique for its time because it
a. was an African description of slavery.
b. was a firsthand narrative about a slave-ship captain.
c. documents the church's attitude about the slave issue.
d. describes a slave rebellion.
e. is a description of an African village after a slave raid.
Much of the economy of the western settlements was dependent upon the ability to access the Mississippi River and
a. the Great Lakes. b. the Ohio River. c. the port at New Orleans. d. the port of Saint-Dominique.