In what ways were major American seaports of the eighteenth century similar to cities today? In what ways were they different? How has urban life changed in the last 300 years?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between science and religion in the Islamic world beginning in the eleventh century?

A. Muslim authorities encouraged open investigation of the sciences even if findings contradicted ideas expressed in the Quran. B. While many Muslims continued to engage in scientific inquiry, authorities expected obedience to religious values in the public arena. C. Science and religion constituted two entirely separate spheres for most Muslims. D. Muslims were forbidden to study the sciences because of their tendency to cause people to reject religious teachings.

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What is the “Third Industrial Revolution?”

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What does the Anthony Burns case reveal about the conflict between North and South?

a) Both were willing to take strong measures to fight or protect slavery. b) Both were willing to fight to protect slavery. c) Neither gave much attention to the cases of escaped slaves. d) There were few in the North willing to speak out against slavery.

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What were the various strategies used by supporters and opponents of desegregation?

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