In the late nineteenth century, the countries from which part of the world were establishing overseas empires?
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) South America
Answer: C
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A) She was killed in battle during the Peninsular War. B) She was executed during the Reign of Terror. C) She was murdered during the Great Fear. D) She committed suicide after her lover abandoned her.
Kepler argued that the planets' orbits were
A) ellipses. B) circles. C) parbolas. D) spirals. E) straight lines.
In the election of 1800, why did many southern Federalists choose to support Jefferson?
a. Jefferson promised them a sharp increase in trade with France. b. Many were in debt to New York banks controlled by Hamilton. c. They were alienated by Hamilton's consistent pro-manufacturing stance. d. All other candidates were under indictment for violating the Sedition Act.
In the Compromise of 1850, Congress determined that slavery in the New Mexico and Utah territories was to be
a. banned until the territory applied for statehood. b. legal in New Mexico but prohibited in Utah. c. decided by popular sovereignty. d. decided upon by Congress after a ten year cooling off period. e. decided by the Mormon Church.