The small country of Portugal was an early leader in navigation despite having a population of only
1 million
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How did perceptions of the king change from the Old Kingdom to the Middle Kingdom?
A) The king was no longer seen as a protector of the people. B) The king was no longer seen as an all-powerful god. C) The king came to be seen as an immortal being. D) The king came to be seen as a supernatural spirit.
In order to protect their investment in the Suez Canal, the British established an informal protectorate in Egypt that lasted until World War I
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following developments in the 1820s and 1830s accompanied the development of political parties?
a. Dissent became increasingly unwelcome. b. The idea of a loyal opposition became prominent. c. Federalist ideas were abolished during this period. d. Antislavery thoughts became prominent in the southern states.
During its first year, the Civil Works Administration
A. put four million people to work. B. was soon replaced by the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. C. provided relief funds but not relief work. D. made little progress in helping the jobless. E. planned for major building projects such as dams, airports, and power plants.