John Jacob Astor made his fortune in the __________.
a. textile industry
b. fur trade
c. coal industry
d. cotton trade
b. fur trade
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In Lahontan's work, he used an imaginary Huron named Adario to
a. discuss problems with translations of the Bible and the merits of free love. b. relate stories about the world of the Huron. c. provide his readers with a more accurate view of Native Americans. d. merely as a character in a play.
Briefly describe the settlement of the Pacific Islands by the Indonesians
Outline the geographic progression of these settlements. What technological advancements allowed the Indonesians to make these voyages? What were the economic and cultural legacies of these voyages and their subsequent settlements?
The South's refusal to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment __________
A) caused northern public opinion to question the Radicals' demands B) forced the Republicans to abolish the existing southern governments and give the vote to African Americans C) led to a general land reform of the South D) caused a thorough restructuring of southern society E) brought the Redeemers to power
In his farewell address, Washington suggested that the United States should avoid alliances with __________ because they would threaten American independence
A) Native Americans B) Britain C) France D) all other countries