In 1868, Ulysses S. Grant
A. was nominated by both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party.
B. relied on many of his former military advisors to join his administration.
C. ran against Republican Reconstruction policies.
D. entered the White House with no political experience.
E. won a huge victory.
Answer: D
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a) Missouri b) Mississippi c) Ohio d) Hudson
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A. the CIA engineer a coup that brought the shah of Iran to power. B. the Eisenhower administration assist in the construction of the Aswan Dam. C. the U.S. refuse to join in a UN resolution denouncing British and French actions during the Suez crisis. D. President Eisenhower seek to end the rule of Egyptian leader Gamal Nasser during the Suez crisis. E. the Truman administration refuse to recognize the state of Israel.
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a. All are in the daily practice of washing their persons. b. In their domestic matters they are free from jealousy and suspicion of their wives. c. For each [of the 12 handicraft trades] there are a thousand workshops. d. The courtesans…in every part of the city are to be found adorned with much finery, highly perfumed.
Of the many gods singled out for special attention, one of the most significant was _________, the powerful, fertile giver and “Destroyer” of life, the “Lord of the Dance” of the universe.
a. Vishnu. b. Brahma. c. Bodhisattva. d. Shiva.