What position did Zachary Taylor take on the status of slavery in the territories in the election of 1848?
a. He refused to commit himself on the issue.
b. He opposed the establishment of slavery in the territories.
c. He supported the establishment of slavery in the territories.
d. He argued that it was an issue that should be settled by the Supreme Court.
a. He refused to commit himself on the issue.
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King Philip
a. was the king of France. b. was one of the leading praying Indians. c. led a war in New England that caused more devastation than in any subsequent conflict in that area. d. led an Indian rebellion in Virginia.
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A. while working in the field. B. at night, when most were sleeping. C. the point of sale. D. during times of transition to and from their daily tasks.
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