Despite the rhetoric of slaveholders, the decision to bring African slaves to the colonies was primarily driven by __________ motives.
a) economic
b) political
c) humanitarian
d) imperialistic
a) economic
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Brazil's slave population reached over 15 million by 1860
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which of the following statements describes the experiences of California Indians in the postwar years?
a. California Indians won an award for the illegal seizure of their lands but it had little impact because the government deducted the cost of goods and services rendered on the reservations. b. The Indian population of California increased and diversified as a result of the federal relocation program. c. The federal policy of termination resulted in the termination of 23 California rancherías. d. All of the above.
The major contribution of the French philosopher René Descartes was in the realm of
a. astronomy. b. chemistry. c. epistemology. d. physics.
The main area of agreement between the Progressives and their Populist predecessors was:
A) confidence in the virtues of the farmer. B) a belief that change could be accomplished through the political process. C) a shared unrealistic idealism. D) a focus on urban issues.