The Berlin West Africa Conference in 1884-1885 established

A) the procedures for purchasing African lands from local rulers.
B) the rules of military engagement for European forces overseas.
C) that the Americas were off-limits for further European colonization.
D) that Africa would be carved into spheres of influence similar to those of China.
E) that, if a European power indicated its intention to colonize and then proceeded to occupy an African territory, it could claim that colony.


Answer: E) that, if a European power indicated its intention to colonize and then proceeded to occupy an African territory, it could claim that colony.

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A. perjury. B. obstruction of justice. C. bribery. D. abuse of power.

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The central belief behind laissez-faire philosophy in the relationship between government and business is that __________

A) government should provide generous financial support to bolster business B) government should impose no restraints on business C) business should share its profits with the government D) business should receive profits generated from high federal tariffs

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The presidential administration of John Quincy Adams was

A. noted for its inability to carry out its policies effectively. B. plagued by financial corruption. C. deeply antagonistic to the ideas behind Clay's "American System." D. successful in domestic policies, but had little success in foreign policies. E. widely popular in the South for its tariff policies.

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Discuss the objectives of Progressive reformers at the local and state levels, the means by which they sought to achieve their objectives, and the effectiveness of those means.

What will be an ideal response?

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