Politically, Italy and Germany were similar in the fourteenth century because
A) the plague had equally devastated both regions.
B) both regions failed to develop a centralized monarchical state.
C) local nobles and town governments lost much influence over reigning kings.
D) mercenary captains usurped royal authority and ruled violently.
E) both had begun to develop industrial economies.
B
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Members of the Whig Party were most likely to disagree among themselves over the issue of
a. protective tariffs b. social reforms c. continuation of the central bank d. extension of slavery into the territories e. immigration policies
What practice is criticized in the caption accompanying the anonymous caricature, Johannes Tetzel, Dominican Monk, "As soon as the coin in the basin rings, Hurray the soul into heaven springs"?
How did Shays's Rebellion help advance Madison's reformation ideas?
A) Farmers throughout the United States began supporting Madison as a way of guaranteeing their rights. B) Wealthy plantation owners feared rebellions on their own lands and wanted a strong government to protect their interests. C) Madison was instrumental in calming the farmers and ending the rebellion, so people began to trust him. D) Even Northerners were alarmed to see that African Americans could wield such power, and looked to Madison to establish a government to protect whites. E) People throughout the United States realized that law and order were breaking down.
The phrase "municipal housekeeping" refers to
A) the extensive employment of domestic servants. B) women's work within their traditional sphere. C) a new branch of municipal governments. D) looking at cities as "homes" in need of cleaning.