Economic liberals opposed slavery in the nineteenth century because they

a. believed that free people worked better.
b. thought that all people were equal.
c. argued that Jesus' message of universal love outlawed slavery.
d. felt that slaves were too expensive to be profitable.


a

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What do the political cartoon "Tis But A Change of Banners" and the song sheet "The White Man's Banner" imply about the political tactics that Democratic presidential nominee Horatio Seymour used in the 1868 presidential election?

A) Seymour suggested that the rights of African Americans were in danger unless the Democrats won. B) Seymour supported the integration of blacks and whites in all parts of the nation. C) Seymour used racist messages to show how black suffrage threatened white Americans. D) Seymour supported an expansion of voting rights for larger numbers of African Americans.

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Students should examine the rise of the New Right during the 1960s

What will be an ideal response?

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In contrast to most of the rest of Europe, marriages in Italian cities of the Renaissance

a. occurred when both individuals were very young. b. tended to be increasingly rare. c. tended to take place between older men who had made their fortune and much younger women. d. were generally longer lasting due to increased wealth and improved living conditions. e. were based on romantic love.

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