What practice ensured that only the eldest surviving son was eligible for inheritance?
A) ?execution of younger siblings
B) ?hari kari
C) ?harijann
D) ?primogeniture
E) ?noblesse oblige
D
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A. win the hearts and minds of the North Vietnamese people by peaceful means B. defeat the Communists with overwhelming military power C. negotiate a settlement reflecting the Vietnamese people's desires D. seek peace with honor as quickly as possible
Which of the following accurately describes the economic situation of the United States in the 1960s?
A) Poverty rates skyrocketed throughout most of the 1960s. B) The U.S. economy grew faster than the economies of rivals Japan and Germany. C) The income of many Americans grew dramatically, while poverty declined. D) Americans only bought products made in America, which helped corporate profits soar.
The members of colonial assemblies believed that their primary function was to
a. remain neutral to mediate disputes between the colonial governors and the people. b. remain neutral to implement the policies of the colonial governors. c. act defensively to prevent encroachment on the people's rights. d. act positively to improve the lives of their constituents.
In the postwar period, decolonization __________.
A. forced many European colonials to seek refuge from persecution B. led many European colonials to return to Europe from overseas C. resulted in many Europeans residing in their former European colonies D. was pushed as much by European public opinion as anything else