As evidenced by the formation of the Lowell Female Reform Association in 1844, female workers in New England textile mills had changed their methods of resistance to deteriorating working conditions. What new method were they using?

a. They organized a nationwide product boycott.
b. They called for the passage of state legislation to shorten the workday.
c. They engaged in sabotage against the machines.
d. They organized and went on strike.


b

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Which of the following represents an impact on western Europe from the development of colonies?

A) Colonial development resulted in a greater sense of cooperation among European nations. B) The development of colonies hastened the growth of centralized governments and destroyed the growth of the merchant class in Western Europe. C) The use of colonials produced sugar and widely in Europe. D) The decline of the Catholic Church and its power resulted from many European moving to the colonies.

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For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. State Confucianism

What will be an ideal response?

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What characteristics of early Chinese culture, belief and social organization began to develop in the Shang period?

What will be an ideal response?

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All of the following cost Taft the support of progressives except

a. his support of House Speaker “Uncle Joe” Cannon. b. his handling of the tariff issue. c. his tax policies. d. his treatment of the Insurgents in the election of 1910. e. none of these choices.

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