European exploration of the Americas was greatly assisted by: increased literacy the Reformation decentralized European nation-states new sailing technologies the decline of European monarchies

Which of the following are reasons the Democratic -Republican Party split in 1824? Factions of the Democratic -Republican party supported Adams and Clay, while another faction of the party supported Jackson. The Federalists, led by Adams, captured the most electoral votes. John Adams suffered a stroke and withdrew from the election. A new party known as the Federalist Party emerged and split the Democratic-Republican Party. Jackson received the most popular votes but was not elected president.

Beecher's system was exclusively for women. True False

Gardens were very popular among the ruling class of __ Select one: a. Persia b. Central Asia c. Mughal India d. All of the above

Two factors that influenced the growth and popularity of museums were __ and __ Select one: a. religion and spirituality b. capitalism and colonialism c. government and politics d. aesthetics and education

Anne Hutchinson was kicked out of Massachusetts for: challenging the authority of male ministers championing equal rights for women insufficient knowledge of the Bible believing good works would earn a place in heaven refusing to uphold the Sabbath

The Great Recession of 2008 was caused by...? The European sovereign debt crisis High interest rates Deregulation of the financial industry, predatory lending practices and the housing bubble The crash of the stock market

Which of the following proved essential to the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs? Native dissension Persuasion (some might say luck) All were essential Smallpox

Match the following. 1.1) __ Renaissance 1.2) __ . Papacy 1.3) __ Christendom 1.4) __ Cosimo de' Medici 1.5) __ Florence 1.6) __ Savonarola 1.7) __ Italian Wars 1.8) __ Merchants 1.9) __ Italy A. Brought political stability to Northern Italy B. Powerful preacher; was burned at the stake C. Office of the pope D. Roman Catholic Europe F. "Rebirth" in French F. Powerful, influential city-state of Italy G. Country where the Renaissance began H. Class of people was most significant in the development of the arts 1. The military conflict which encouraged the spread of the Renaissance Answer the following. 1.10) What was significant about the discovery of ancient manuscripts by the Crusaders in the libraries of the Muslims?

Congress appointed a committee led by Thomas Jefferson to write the document. Select one: True False The "unalienable rights"mentioned in the Declaration of Independence are "life liberty, and property" Select one: True False

Which group primarily led the boycott against British goods in response to the Stamp Act? The Sons of Liberty The Daughters of the American Revolution The Loyalists The British East India Company