In 1853 which Western power forced the Japanese to end their isolation?
a. Britain
b. U.S.
c. Russia
d. France
e. Germany
Ans: b
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a. victory over Kalinga b. defeat by Bengal c. conquest of Sri Lanka d. vision after recovery from illness
The business of America is business." — President Calvin Coolidge. By making this statement, President Coolidge was expressing his support for
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