How did young men from middle-class and wealthy families so often avoid military service in Vietnam?
A) They got college deferments.
B) They paid for substitutes to serve in their places.
C) They faced favorable draft boards.
D) They were intentionally given high draft numbers.
A
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The collection of public revenues in the Republic
a. was inherited by the patricians, increasing their wealth. b. was carefully monitored to ensure that collectors did not make exorbitant profits. c. included the collection of customs duties, rents on public lands, and tribute in the provinces. d. was managed by Rome's professional civil service. e. all of the above
Which of the following was a disadvantage of machine politics?
A. Immigrants did not have a voice. B. Taxpayers ultimately paid higher city taxes due to graft. C. Only wealthy parts of the city received timely responses. D. Citizens who voiced complaints were at risk for their safety.
Which of these is the Hindu value of following one's duty?
A) artha B) dharma C) moksha D) kama
The first major development in improving transportation in the United States during the early nineteenth century took place with the construction of __________
A) steamboats B) railroads C) roads and turnpikes D) canals