The rediscovery of the work of Democritus during the Renaissance contributed to the development of the theory of __________ in the Scientific Revolution
A) inertia
B) gravitation
C) the atom
D) impetus
C
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What emerged as a new element in the identity of the West in the nineteenth century?
A) protectionism B) industrialization C) Christianity D) Enlightenment
How did journalist and social critic Vance Packard feel about American materialism in the postwar era as reflected by his commentary The Status Seekers?
A) He was critical of Americans who abandoned frugality in favor of conspicuous consumption. B) He praised American workers who were able to climb the ladder of success to achieve an affluent lifestyle. C) He feared that buying heavily on credit would mean that families could lose everything in a time of recession. D) He was angry that manufacturers encouraged planned obsolescence of certain products after a few years so that consumers could buy more goods.
The French committed themselves to recognize American independence __________
A) after the American defeats around New York City B) after the American victory at Saratoga C) after Britain attacked a French ship in Boston harbor D) out of sympathy for American revolutionary ideals
Machiavelli's The Prince advocates that a successful ruler must
A) strive to earn the love of his people. B) follow Christian principles in all his endeavors. C) care for the weak, poor, and helpless. D) kill all opposition immediately without consideration of the consequences. E) act without scruples for the good of the state.