Why did Italian navigator Giovanni da Verrazzano sail west for the French in 1524?

A) He hoped to find a swift northern passage from Europe to Asia.
B) He hoped to conquer the Spanish colony of New Mexico.
C) He hoped to discover the seven cities of gold.
D) He hoped to establish a colony in North America.


Answer: A

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Germanic law treated women better than __________ law had done, recognizing women's basic rights that forbade their treatment as chattel.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The Ottoman Empire was more ethnically, religiously, and linguistically diverse than any previous Muslim state.

a. true b. false

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Describe the evolution of support for prohibition. Why was prohibition ultimately a failure?

What will be an ideal response?

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When considering the rhetorical situation for a speech, you should _______

A) analyze the audience B) adapt to the audience C) determine a speech goal D) all of the above

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