The Whigs nominated Zachary Taylor to run for President in 1848 because
A. he was an astute and well-known politician.
B. he supported Free-soil party principles.
C. he was a well-known Mexican war hero.
D. he was a popular candidate in the South.
E. Both c and d
Ans: E. Both c and d
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A. did nothing to stem the heavy tide of desertion from the Continental Army. B. marked the beginning of a string of successes for the colonial forces. C. inflicted heavy damage on British troop levels. D. boosted American morale.
The supposed British competence to rule India was severely attacked from 1896 to 1897 as a result of
a. Muslims being elected as officers in the army. b. the durbar that saluted India's new emperor. c. the massive famine and their refusal to aid starving people. d. the British emphasizing their power with spectacular displays and attempting to legitimize their rule. e. Hindu clerks being chosen over Muslims in the lower ranks of administration.
Which of the following was not a reason for the FARC's expansion in the 1990s?
A) The steadily rising price of cocaine in international markets. B) The structural crisis of a corrupt, exclusionary "duopoly" or two-party system. C) Poor training and morale of government troops. D) State support for private commercial development that trampled on traditional rights.
Which of the following is NOT true of Nat Turner's revolt?
A. It prompted a debate in the Virginia legislature on the merits of slavery. B. It was small and spontaneous, in contrast with earlier noteworthy slave uprisings. C. Turner rebelled due to extreme mistreatment by a series of harsh Louisiana masters. D. Turner was eventually captured and executed.