Which of the following statements concerning the election of 1848 is true?
a. Whig candidate Zachary Taylor proposed equal rights for slaveholders in federal territories.
b. All of the answers are correct.
c. Martin Van Buren rejected the nomination of the Free-Soil Party because of his support for the extension of slavery.
d. The Democrats nominated Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan, the major proponent of popular sovereignty.
e. None of the answers are correct.
Answer: d. The Democrats nominated Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan, the major proponent of popular sovereignty.
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Frederick II's policies resulted in a German noble class that __________.
A. ruled their fiefs independently B. paid regular homage to the emperor C. recognized the pope as their lord D. feared retribution from imperial authorities
The Russian __________ in the nineteenth century had associated loyalty to the government with religious affiliation.
A. policy of Official Nationalism B. war against the French C. abolition of serfdom D. expansion into Central Asia
The economic crisis was exacerbated in the early 1930s when
A. the Mississippi flooded, damaging critical infrastructure in several states. B. U.S. banks increased loans to Germany and Austria, depleting the Treasury of its reserves. C. the Federal Reserve loosened credit, causing interest rates to dip. D. Germany defaulted on reparations to France and Britain, causing those nations to default on their U.S. loans.
Upon marrying, a woman was expected to contribute to the household's capital in the form of a __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).