The complex code of honor that shaped relationships among elite men in the Old South is defined as
A) ?A belief that a man's personal value depended on how others saw him and that his reputation was his strongest asset
B) ?A solid sense of self
C) ?The notion that people behave in a self-disciplined manner, regardless of what others thought
D) ?A strict adherence to the idea that allegiance to one's race stood above all else
E) ?The defense of one's beliefs in the face of criticism
A
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The differences in political philosophy of the "Founding Fathers":
a. were great, because few of them knew much about law, history, or philosophy b. were not major, since most were nationalists who wanted a balanced central government c. made no difference, since they only wanted to amend the Articles d. were so crippling that many delegates left the Constitutional Convention in disgust
Which of the following was the most striking during the 1830s and 1840s?
A) developing conflict over slavery B) cultivation of new ties to Europe C) growth of East Coast cities D) increasing wealth of the middle class
During the early years of the twentieth century, progressive reformers encouraged lessening immigrant quotas and supported pro-immigration legislation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Van der Weyden carefully constructed the composition of his Deposition. Which of the following does NOT describe the composition of the painting?
a. Van der Weyden uses the same pose for Mary and for Christ, anticipating the Lamentation, when Christ's dead body will be placed in her lap. b. Van der Weyden balances his composition fully filling less-occupied spaces with detail and texture. c. The figures curl inward to focus the viewer's attention on Christ. d. Van der Weyden uses rigid symmetry to organize the figures in the painting.