The purpose behind the spoils system was
a. to press those with experience into governmental service.
b. to make politics a sideline and not a full-time business.
c. to reward political supporters with public office.
d. to reverse the trend of rotation in office.
e. the widespread encouragement of a bureaucratic office-holding class.
c
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One important catalyst for expanding sub-Saharan trade was the
a. defeat of Muslim armies. b. creation of unified states. c. carving of settlements out of jungles. d. introduction of the camel as a draft animal.
Who were the Dhimmi, and why were they considered to be protected subjects?
a. Women, because the five pillars advocate protecting women. b. They were nonbelievers but protected because Islam was committed to protect all peoples. c. They were Bedouin and the original followers of Muhammad. d. They were the gods of other religions and viewed by Muslims as demons. e. Christians and Hebrews, and protected because their holy books were recognized by Muhammad.
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a. Britain and France b. Britain and the United States c. France and Germany d. Russia and Britain e. The Ottomans and Britain