Which of these gained independence from Spain in the 1570s?
A) Holland
B) England
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: A
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The death of the Gracchi marked what change in Rome?
A. A ruthless drive for power by the plebeian assembly B. The breakdown of necessary cooperation to ensure the balance of power in the senate C. The hope that a representative government could achieve checks and balances D. The official division between the Republic and empire E. The use of assassination as a means to eliminate political challenges
The elections of 1876 saw
A. a Democrat become president for the first time since the Civil War. B. the governor of New York become president. C. Ulysses Grant make an unsuccessful bid for an unprecedented third term. D. the Supreme Court decide the presidential election. E. the candidate with the most popular votes fail to get elected.
In the Ottoman revolution of 1908, what kinds of changes did the Young Turks hope to bring to the Empire?
a. A return to Islamic fundamentalism b. A return to strong central rule with limited democracy c. A more modern and secular empire d. A less nationalistic ideology e. Closer ties to the English-speaking world
American-supervised reforms in Japan after World War II included all of the following EXCEPT
A) a land reform policy. B) pardons for those convicted of war crimes. C) a new decentralized public education program. D) the formation of labor unions. E) civil rights for women.