Manumissions of slaves increased after the late 1700’s
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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A. The British abrogated their trade agreements with the Cherokees. B. Both colonies had been capturing and enslaving Cherokees. C. The Cherokees were angry about British atrocities and realized that they would no longer be able to force concessions from the British by threatening to ally with France or Spain. D. The governors of both colonies had declared war against the Cherokees.
"Some [southern plantation] women drew a parallel between their situation and that of the slaves," the text reports. What parallels could plantation mistresses draw? Where do the parallels break down? Do you agree with the mistresses' observations?
What will be an ideal response?
Which major battle of the Hundred Years' War saw the introduction of longbows and gunpowder to warfare?
A) Paris B) Orleans C) Agincourt D) Poitiers E) Crecy
The Popular Front enacted major social and economic reforms in France despite fierce resistance from __________.
A. business and conservative groups B. liberal groups C. Socialists, Radicals, and Communists D. the public