France joined Spain and England in the quest for overseas wealth when:
a. a joint British French expedition sailed under Francisco Lopez de Gomara for America
b. King Francis sent Giovanni da Verrazano to find the western route to the Far East
c. the French army defeated Spain and Portugal in the War of the Roses
d. Samuel de Champlain explored what is now Canada
B
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The two party system began to disintegrate in the 1850s in response to the two issues of slavery expansion and
A) tariff policy. B) foreign policy. C) foreign immigration. D) internal improvements.
The "Hundred Days" refers to the enormous amount of legislation enacted during the
A) last three months of FDR's first administration. B) first three months of FDR's first administration. C) interim between FDR's election and his inauguration. D) first three months of FDR's second administration.
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris of 1763?
A. Britain received all of Canada, the Ohio River valley, and the eastern half of the Mississippi River valley. B. The American colonies were granted independence from Britain. C. The continental conflict of the Seven Years' War ended with no significant changes in prewar borders. D. Spain received all of South America as well as areas in North America, including Florida, Mexico, California, and the Southwest.
In what area did Maximilian I have his greatest success?
a. Marriage alliances b. War c. International trade d. The promotion of culture e. The unification of Europe