Why was the capture of Constantinople such an important turning point in the expansion of the Ottoman Turks?
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Which event marked the official beginning of the space race?
A. the creation of NASA B. the USSR's launch of Sputnik C. the creation of the Russian Space Project D. the U.S.'s launch of the Challenger
By the second quarter of the 17th century many astronomers accepted the heliocentric theory as reality and not just as useful mathematical fiction
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What was the purpose of Benedict Arnold's and Ethan Allen's capture of Fort Ticonderoga?
a. To capture artillery for use around Boston. b. To cut the British in Boston off from resupply. c. To open an invasion route into Canada. d. To drive away Indian tribes that were loyal to Britain.
The line between slaves and free people in Virginia in the 1600s was
A) legally very clear. B) well-defined. C) nonexistent. D) blurry, but becoming more distinct.