How had Europe's position in the world changed by 1650?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
a. Europe established a global presence that it had never enjoyed before. It had colonies that spanned most of the world.
b. Europe now had direct access to trade in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Europe controlled the Atlantic economy and played an important role in the global economy.
c. Spain and Portugal emerged as the dominant powers in Europe, with colonial possessions across the globe.
d. As Europe spread its influence abroad, the concept of the West expanded to include those regions of the world that spoke European languages and followed Christianity.
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How did Jefferson try to protect the ideology of republicanism during his administration?
a. He increased the number of diplomatic missions in Europe to support young republics abroad. b. He disbanded the state militias so that the U.S. Army could take on an expanded military role. c. He made cutting the national debt a top priority. d. He utilized political patronage to replace most Federalists in federal jobs with Republicans.
The Aztec were known as a __________ people
A) trading B) peaceful C) warring D) scholarly
In World War II, African-American soldiers
a. refused to fight until they received equal rights. b. deserted in larger numbers than did other ethnic minorities. c. won more medals than white soldiers. d. were segregated and usually assigned noncombat, menial but often dangerous jobs. e. were never drafted.
According to the introductory video in section 17.1, when did the modern agricultural revolution occur in the United States?
A) first half of the eighteenth century B) second half of the eighteenth century C) first half of the nineteenth century D) second half of the nineteenth century