Of the following economic indicators describing conditions in Philadelphia, which one DECREASED from 1820 to 1860?

A) downward occupational mobility
B) proportion of craftsmen in the laboring class
C) residential mobility
D) percentage of unskilled wage earners in or near poverty


Answer: B

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The concept that a wife's legal existence was "covered" by her husband and that he alone could make binding choices was called ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A the Zealots were

a. a Jewish sect who established a religious community near the Dead Sea. b. members of the Roman Emperor's private bodyguard. c. a Jewish group who favored cooperation with Rome. d. militant extremists who advocated the violent overthrow of Rome's rule. e. the special Roman legions whose major function was to defend the empire from barbarians.

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Which of the following ideas was NOT accepted by St. Paul?

A) Jesus was the Messiah prophesied in Jewish tradition. B) Christians may look forward to an afterlife. C) Only Jews could be Christians. D) Gentiles could be saved by Christ?s death and resurrection. E) Obedience to Jewish law was unnecessary for salvation.

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