At the time of the first European contact in the Western Hemisphere, peasants composed about what percentage of Europe's population?
What will be an ideal response?
between 70% and 80%
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How did the chemical developments of the late nineteenth century work together to transform industrialization and production of goods?
What will be an ideal response?
Which statement best describes population trends in the United States from 1780 to 1830?
a. The population grew older and gradually decreased in size. b. High birth rates caused rapid population growth. c. The Native American population grew faster than the white population. d. Mass immigration from Europe resulted in overpopulation.
During his March 31, 1968, speech, President Johnson announced which of the following?
A. his decision to run for re-election in 1968 B. a partial bombing halt C. the removal of W. Averell Harriman as his representative D. complete troop withdrawal E. unconditional peace talks with Ho Chi Minh
What was the main reason for the Boer War?
A) discovery of gold and diamonds in areas settled by the descendants of Dutch settlers B) the traditional nationalist rivalry between Great Britain and the Netherlands C) an attempt by Boers to take over Cape Town as a Dutch colony D) Germany's refusal to support the Boers E) emotion-laden calls for heroic action in the tabloid press