The Santa Fe Ring was a group of land speculators, lawyers, and politicians who __________.
A. extorted money from the Bureau of Indian Affairs
B. benefited from the Timber Culture Act
C. cheated Mexicanos out of their landholdings
D. negotiated the Gadsden Purchase for their railroad route
Answer: C
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a. It questioned the divinity of Jesus. b. It denied the existence of God the Father. c. It denied the existence of the Holy Spirit. d. It reverted to Roman polytheistic religious beliefs. e. It doubted the existence of the Holy Spirit.
Which of the following was NOT a problem faced by the late Byzantine empire?
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Refer to the excerpt "The Renaissance Garden." Based on this excerpt, which of the following is most accurate?
A. A garden's main purpose was to romance and seduce potential suitors. B. A garden was a sign of wealth and privilege that only the wealthy could enjoy. C. The garden was a pivotal center in numerous aspects of Renaissance society. D. A garden lacked a practical function, but the social dimensions created outweighed the cost to maintain the garden's beauty. E. Gardens were seen only in practical terms, as a source of fresh food in an urban environment.