During the 1840s, most northern whites would have agreed with which of the following statements?
a. The issue of slavery should be resolved with a constitutional amendment.
b. There is no legal or desirable way to end slavery in the southern states.
c. Slavery and racial discrimination are mortal sins.
d. Most southern plantation owners are good and decent people.
b. There is no legal or desirable way to end slavery in the southern states.
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Which geographical areas of the world have been most affected by downward mobility?
A) Southern Europe and Southeast Asia B) Latin America and the Near East C) Southeast Asia and Africa D) Eastern Europe and the Middle East E) Africa and Latin America
Which of the following is a true statement about the Archaic era?
A) It was the era during which hunting was a primary source of sustenance for most people of Native North America. B) It was characterized by the establishment of sedentary existence in American prehistory. C) It was characterized by the creation of complex social hierarchical structures. D) It began when Columbus first landed in North America. E) It marked the end of the pre-Columbian era.
For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. middle-class vs. working class
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The "progressive diplomacy" of Presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson __________
A) stressed the importance of America's tradition of isolationism B) stressed the civil rights of the people in all nations C) followed the principle of national self-determination D) favored commercial expansion backed by military activity