Before 1787, most of the land in the Northwest Territory was purchased by independent settlers

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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The pattern of disunity and warfare in Mesopotamia reasserted itself in 1595 B.C.E., when the ________ destroyed Babylon

A) Hebrews B) Egyptians C) Assyrians D) Philistines E) Hittites

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How did the United States government respond to France's declaration of war on Britain in 1793?

A) It declared war against France. B) It proclaimed neutrality. C) It reaffirmed the 1778 Franco-American alliance. D) It seized the western forts occupied by Britain. E) It declared war against Britain.

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Arrange these events in chronological order: (A) Louisiana Purchase, (B) Chesapeake incident, (C) Burr's trial for treason, and (D) Embargo Act

a. A, B, D, C b. C, D, A, B c. A, C, B, D d. D, B, C, A e. B, D, C, A

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In 1832, supporters of President Jackson held a national convention in order to

A. shore up Jackson's shaky support among voters in the Northeast. B. give party elites greater control of the nominating process. C. bring more public attention to their candidate. D. force the opposition to make their case in public. E. renominate him for the presidency.

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