One of the reasons race riots broke out in the mid-1960s was that:
a. segregation laws denied black people access to most public facilities.
b. the decline of unskilled jobs led to increased unemployment.
c. whites feared that black people were abandoning northern cities.
d. the federal government had shown no interest in black people's problems.
B
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The influence of mercantilism on the British economy is illiustrated by the fact that, between 1700 and 1750:
A) England's share of world wealth fell steadily. B) the value of colonial trade grew substantially. C) slavery gradually declined in the colonies. D) Spain rapidly outstripped England as an economic power.
Under the New Imperialism, colonies were managed by __________.
A. relatively few Europeans B. private companies C. missionary organizations D. massive numbers of European officials
What was a social and cultural outcome of the church's advocacy of indissoluble marriage?
a. More bachelors never married. b. The nuclear family developed at the expense of the extended family. c. A greater proportion of widows emerged in communities. d. Fewer children were born in medieval times. e. There was a rapid increase in Europe's population.
The Zhou dynasty (1766-1122 B.C.E.) monopolized the technology of iron metallurgy.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)