In the late nineteenth century, __________ was the nation’s preeminent sport.
a. golf
b. football
c. boxing
d. baseball
d. baseball
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Which battle resulted in William the Conqueror taking control of England?
A. the Battle of Hastings B. the Battle of Lechfeld C. the Battle of Bouvines D. the Battle of Crecy
Why did many of the poorest whites, who in no way benefited from slavery, vigorously defend the "peculiar institution"?
a. They were grateful to the planter aristocracy for backing public education. b. They embraced their presumed racial superiority to black slaves. c. They were almost always economically better off than the slaves. d. They admired the virtues and values of the plantation aristocracy. e. They benefited from the economic growth of the region.
An important addition to the maritime revolution was sailing northwest into the Atlantic to the latitude of the Azores and then
a. in order to speedily return by riding westerly winds. b. learning that the magnetic compass did not work while at sea. c. recognizing that the caravel was unsuited for voyages of exploration. d. understanding that the lost island of Atlantis was accessible via caravel. e. improving the ship design by Thomas of Caravel.
Manchukuo was the name that Japanese gave to Indonesia after they conquered it.
a. true b. false