What attracted settlers from the United States to Texas in the early 1820s?
a. the prohibition of slavery
b. the absence of taxation laws
c. generous Mexican land grants
d. freedom from religious persecution
Answer: c. generous Mexican land grants
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A. refused to deal with the issue, leaving the matter up to the various states B. was intimidated by John L. Lewis into requiring workers in industries receiving government contracts to join a union C. demonstrated that it was dominated by corporate interests by not requiring workers in major industries to join a union D. forged a workable compromise by allowing unions to enroll as many new members as possible but not requiring workers to join a union
Under Henry VIII, why was the merchant class the strongest supporter of reform of the English church?
A) They had links to parts of Europe where Protestantism was strengthening. B) The papal grip on the economies of the Papal States had lowered their profits. C) The merchant class was the most religious class in England. D) The merchant class was afraid that Catholic rebellions would affect their profits. E) They were afraid of rebellions by the tenants living on Henry's monastic estates.
What did the spinning of cotton on a simple spinning wheel symbolize for Gandhi?
a. Working people b. Nirvana c. Passive resistance d. Glories of past Indian history e. Meditation and resistance
The Liberty Party was formed by people who:
A) supported the annexation of Texas. B) were supporters of Henry Clay for president. C) had become disillusioned by the Whig Party. D) wanted James G. Birney to become president. E) opposed the annexation of Texas.