Describe the doctrine of Manifest Destiny. Why did it arise in the 1840s?

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Which of the following was not a consequence of the American policy of raising tariffs sky-high in the 1920s?

a. European nations raised their own tariffs. b. The postwar chaos in Europe was prolonged. c. International economic distress deepened. d. American foreign trade declined. e. The American economy slipped into recession.

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What title do the Dead Sea Scrolls use for the messiah?

a. The Christ. b. The son of fire. c. Ahura Mazda. d. Teacher of Righteousness. e. The Chosen One.

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According to Islam, the rules for righteous living included which of the following?

A) a hajj once every five years B) dietary restrictions against meat C) prayer ten times daily D) giving help to the poor through alms E) a week of fasting each six months

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In the Shang state, how did a man become king?

a. he inherited it by marrying the king’s daughter b. he was elected by the warriors of the state c. he was chosen by the priests of the important temples d. he inherited it, usually as the son or brother of a king e. he was elected by the male members of the kingdom as a whole

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