How did the Kamakura shogun come to power in Japan?
A) The empress came under the influence of Taira and allowed the clan to rule on her behalf.
B) A Buddhist monk tried to usurp the throne.
C) The Minamoto clan defeated the Taira in the Gempei War.
D) The Fujiwara clan intermarried with the Yamato clan.
E) The Minamoto clan had themselves nominated as regents to rule.
C
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A) Holland B) France C) England D) Russia E) Prussia
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a. Richmond. b. Fallen Timber. c. Fort McHenry. d. Yorktown. e. Saratoga.