At the beginning of the war, the Confederacy benefited from its
a. loyal slaves, many of whom were recruited as soldiers.
b. friendly relations with European countries that gave money and supplies to the "new nation."
c. calm and reasonable leaders who created sympathy for "the cause" among Northern conservatives.
d. rural traditions of hunting and riding that prepared its population for military activities.
e. large numbers of factories.
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
By the middle of the nineteenth century, it seems that science had fundamentally changing humanity's position in the universe because
a. Copernicus had moved humanity from the center of the universe. b. Newton had made the universe into a mechanism. c. Science appeared to be saying that humanity is not the focus of God's creation. d. Darwin's theory seemed to show that humanity is not as special as once thought. e. all of the above
The Mauryan leader Ashoka converted to Buddhism and became a unique leader because
a. of his visions and revelations. b. of his lifetime dedication to nonviolence, morality, and moderation. c. of Buddhist support for his government policies. d. he was overwhelmed by the brutality of his early conquests. e. of his abdication in favor of Siddhartha Gautama.
The Emancipation Proclamation __________
A) abolished slavery in the United States B) abolished the internal slave trade in the United States C) proclaimed all slaves in Confederate territory free D) called for gradual, compensated emancipation