The first institution of higher learning founded in England's mainland colonies was
A) Yale.
B) William and Mary.
C) Princeton.
D) Brown.
E) Harvard.
Answer: E) Harvard.
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The influence of mercantilism on the British economy is illustrated by the fact that, between 1700 and 1750, __________
A) England's share of world wealth fell steadily B) the value of colonial trade grew substantially C) slavery gradually declined in the colonies D) Spain rapidly outstripped England as an economic power
The Tang dynasty fell due to
A) control of the financial system by vested interests. B) deterioration of the state education system. C) persecution of Buddhists. D) raiding by bandits. E) all of the above.
The long-entrenched __________ system of the medieval church had permitted ecclesiastical posts to be sold to the highest bidders.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Romans entrusted their leaders with the power to issue commands and enforce those commands, if necessary. This power was called __________.
A. posse comitatus B. coloni C. humanitas D. imperium