France agreed to aid the patriot side in the American Revolution in the immediate aftermath of the
a. outbreak of fighting at Lexington and Concord
b. British declaration of war against France
c. decision by the continental Congress to abolish slavery
d. patriot victory at the Battle of Saratoga
e. resolution by the Continental Congress to support France in its revolution
Ans: d. patriot victory at the Battle of Saratoga
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A. raising revenue for public schools B. providing public funds for state political campaigns C. paying off Civil War debts D. reducing the political power of enfranchised African Americans
In 1950, Alger Hiss was convicted of spying on the United States
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A) the effort to harmonize revelation with reason B) emphasis on the mystery of faith C) focus on the majesty of the personal God D) emphasis on the transformative side of faith E) emphasis on the analysis of Scriptures
The Treaty of Paris was a limited success for Louis IX because __________.
A. he punished the English for imagined indignities that were not in fact their fault B. he strengthened the papal hand in future international conflicts C. his generosity made future Crusades less likely D. his refusal to press the French advantage continued conflict with England