Convinced that Lincoln would destroy their “peculiar institution,” South Carolina legislators __________
A) asked to negotiate directly with the Republican candidate
B) debated emancipating slaves in their state
C) responded by taking measures to secede
D) offered free blacks the right to vote
Answer: C
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In 1913, to offset the loss of revenues from the Underwood-Simmons Tariff, Congress
A. passed heavy excise taxes on alcohol and tobacco. B. increased business regulatory fees. C. passed a graduated income tax. D. raised the tariff on agricultural goods. E. decided to inflate the currency.
In East Germany
a. Communist repression was nonexistent. b. huge influxes of people from the West occurred in the 1980s. c. the Christian Democrats achieved little electoral success in 1990. d. the fall of Communism resulted in political reunification with West Germany in 1990. e. there was great fear and loathing in Germany at the prospect of German unification.
Where in Asia do we find a blend of Buddhism and bon religious faiths?
a. Sri Lanka b. Vietnam c. Tibet d. Kerala e. Japan
Was the United States a successful participant in world affairs during the Clinton administration?
What will be an ideal response?