When the War of 1812 began, in what ways did southern blacks serve militarily?
A) They served only on the American side, with many incidents of bravery.
B) They refused to serve, thinking that they would not benefit a nation that kept some of their race in bondage.
C) None served because they were seen as an "internal foe" by white Americans.
D) Some served in the U.S. Marines.
Answer: C
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Why did Life magazine publish this photograph of a reporter with a note identifying him as Chinese instead of Japanese shortly after the start of U.S. involvement in World War II?
A) to instruct Americans in distinguishing between Asian enemies and allies B) to encourage public violence against Asians and Asian Americans in the United States C) to show that the Chinese were friendly but that Japanese-Americans supported imperial Japan D) to promote greater immigration to the United States from China
The white minority in South Africa finally gave up power in 1994
a. After military intervention by the U.S. and Britain b. After violent uprisings by the black majority c. Peacefully, after international isolation and economic pressures d. After invasions from Zimbabwe and neighboring countries e. After a rebellion led by Nelson Mandela
The "Eastern Question" in the nineteenth century concerned the fate of
A. the Austrian Empire. B. Great Britain. C. Germany. D. the Ottoman Empire. E. Russia.
What made the five "good emperors" seem "good"?
a. They abandoned the notion of absolute monarchy. b. They implemented education programs for the poor and built roads and bridges. c. They implemented a cease-fire that ended the tendency toward warfare. d. They increased the powers of the senate. e. They regained control of the British Isles and the Arabian peninsula.