Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons the American population grew dramatically in the 1700s?
A. absorption of French and Spanish colonials as the British Empire expanded
B. importation of slaves
C. large numbers of non-English immigrants
D. high birth rate
Answer: A
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A) Zachary Taylor nurtured the careers of a new generation of generals, whereas Winfield Scott cared only about his own career. B) Winfield Scott was arrogant, whereas Zachary Taylor lacked pretension. C) Winfield Scott typically succeeded, whereas Zachary Taylor often floundered. D) Zachary Taylor was loyal to the cause of the Mexican War, whereas Winfield Scott had doubts about it. E) Winfield Scott was most successful at sea, whereas Zachary Taylor was most successful on land.
In Polynesian culture, the term mana means
a. a type of sacred drink that has narcotic properties and can induce trances. b. a supernatural power that makes things work the way that they are supposed to. c. a special type of food that is consumed only at special ritual meals. d. a type of herb that is used for curing illness.
Victoria Woodhull and her sister were prominent advocates of
a. racial equality. b. public health. c. capitalism. d. woman suffrage. e. free love and feminism.
Zhu Xi, the founder of the White Deer Academy in 1181, emphasized Neo-Confucianism and the use of
a. A Record of the Dream. b. The Four Books. c. The Three Character Classic. d. Daodejing. e. Description of Foreign Peoples.