In the late 19th century, the major argument used by labor union leaders against immigrants was that immigrants
a. contributed little to enrich American life
b. refused to assimilate into American culture
c. took jobs from United States citizens
d. placed financial drains on social services
Answer: c. took jobs from United States citizens
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Interracial sex was condemned in the:
A) John Punch case. B) Hugh Davis case. C) Anthony Johnson case. D) Nathaniel Bacon's case.
The specialty of the University of Paris was the study of
a. law. b. medicine. c. theology. d. astronomy. e. philosophy.
Which of the following reflects the relationship between science and religion in medieval Europe?
A) Scholars conceptualized the spiritual and material worlds as mutually exclusive. B) Astronomers rejected the notion that the cosmos represented God’s Kingdom. C) Aristotle’s description of the natural world was used to challenge the story of Creation. D) Galen’s description of the four bodily humors had both physical and spiritual implications.
In what region of the world did the Dutch challenge the Portugese for commercial dominance?
A) Brazil B) Southeast Asia C) Scandinavia D) India