Under President Reagan, federal departments __________
a) loosened their enforcement of civil rights legislation, even under black leadership
b) strengthened their enforcement of civil rights legislation
c) refrained from investigating controversial black power activists
d) took on new responsibilities in order to promote affirmative action policies
Answer: a
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A. it had no army or navy B. its religious practices resembled those of the Stone Age C. it had no poleis and was ruled loosely by a king D. its residents lived in huts E. its residents were all hunters and gatherers
In addition to the role of the king as head of the Church of England, what did Henry VIII promote?
A. English as the language of worship B. clerical marriage C. the prohibition of oral confession D. women's participation in services
What about Rome's location made its position favorable for growth?
A. It was far enough inland to be safe from pirates. B. It had access to the sea. C. It was built on seven hills and so was easily defended. D. It had a central location in Italy. E. All of these are correct.
This chapter tells the story of the Powhatan confederacy to make the point that
A. since the English colony was so self-sufficient, they felt no need to cultivate friendly relations with the few scattered, unorganized tribal bands in the Chesapeake region. B. Powhatan had no strategy to deal with the white "tribes" who invaded his domain, so he tried in vain to organize an alliance to resist the English. C. Indians initially tolerated the first English settlers as allies against rival tribes, but the cultivation of tobacco led to white land hunger that would destroy Indian power. D. the initial English settlements at Virginia survived only because of the generous assistance provided by local Indian tribes.