Which of the following was NOT a factor in the Taiping Rebellion?
A) People were discontented with the government corruption.
B) Much of China suffered from an overpopulation issue.
C) The appeal of the prophet's visions.
D) A new order that would overthrow the Qing rulers was promised.
E) The ineffectiveness of the Qing armed forces to resist foreigners.
B
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As a young lawyer, what did Clarence Darrow believe?
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After the 1994 midterm elections, Clinton undercut Republicans by adopting some of their own proposals, most notably:
A) welfare reform. B) sharp tax increases. C) a tough anti-crime bill. D) repeal of NAFTA.
In _______, the Portuguese merchants arrived in Japan.
A. 1543 B. 1549 C. 1592 D. 1603 E. 1612