In 1861, many Northerners were willing to allow Southern states to leave the Union until
a. John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.
b. the South attacked Fort Sumter.
c. Robert E. Lee was named to head the potential new nation's army.
d. South Carolina seceded from the United States.
e. Virginia and Tennessee joined the seceding states.
b
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Why did the Spanish move into Texas and California?
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An important function of oidores was to
A) review the legality of the viceroy's actions. B) make regular tours of inspection of their provinces. C) promote the founding of schools and churches. D) ensure fairness and honesty in municipal elections.
What did the Nixon Doctrine state?
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