Thomas Paine's Common Sense argued that the British governmental system was perfectly good but that current officials had corrupted it. made highly original arguments in favor of independence. sold well among the elite, who in turn were able to convey its ideas to the lower classes. argued that America would become the home of freedom and "an asylum for mankind." led to his arrest on charges of treason but he saved himself by writing another pamphlet taking the opposite position.
Which of the following made many colonial leaders hesitant to support the idea of independence? the cautionary words in Common Sense about the foolishness of fighting the British fear of class conflict and "anarchy from below" reluctance to lose the highest positions within the colonial government structure the belief of most colonists that taxation was actually highly beneficial to the colonies a desire to wait until the allegiance of Canada and the West Indies could be secured
Martin Luther was opposed by the church officials because of his unorthodox views on the theology of salvation. True False
Which two leaders Franklin D. Roosevelt mentioned in terms of domination? [mark all correct answers) a. Hitler D b. Mussolini D c. Stalin D d. Heinrich Himmler
In ancient Egyptian history intermediate periods were times of disunity and political instability. A True B False
2. Primary Source Excerpt from President Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society"speech, 1964: "The Great Society is a place where every child can find knowledge to enrich his mind and to enlarge his talents... It is a place where men are more concerned with the quality of their goals than the quantity of their goods." Question: What can you infer about the impact of President Johnson's Great Society programs on the federal government's role in society? A) Johnson's Great Society programs reduced the federal government's role in social welfare and left those responsibilities to the states. B) The Great Society programs expanded the federal government's role in addressing social welfare issues, including poverty and healthcare. C) Johnson's Great Society aimed to dismantle the federal programs established by the New Deal and give more power to private charities D) The Great Society programs had no significant effect on the government's involvement in social and economic programs
The Fatimids traced their genealogy: A To Abu Bakr, Muhammad'closest friend and father-in-law. B To Hamza, Muhammad'uncle. C To Mu'awiya, the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate. D ) To the relationship between Fatima (the Prophet's daughter) and 'Ali.
What American general officer tried to have George Washington removed from command? Charles Lee Horatio Gates Benadict Arnold Harry Lee
Which of the following accurately describes the Inca? skilled engineers who built a network of roads through the Andes expert sailors who built a powerful navy peaceful pastoralists who ruled through consensus advanced astronomers who developed a highly accurate calendar
In 1818 the United States signed a treaty with Russia concerning: claims in Alaska. claims in Oregon. trading rights in the Pacific. trading rights in the Atlantic.
2. Which of the following issues inspired Lewis to get involved with the Civil 1 point Rights Movement? Educational inequity Segregation Access to healthcare A and B are both correct
6. Do you think Douglass believes that religion played a positive role or a negative role in helping to free enslaved people?
According to Chapter 8 when did Knotts Berry Farm's Halloween tradition of Knotts Scary Farm begin? 1973. 1963 1967 1977
Question 10 of 20 What cultural norm of 1915 Europe does Gregor show by being bored and unhappy with his job? A. Workers who made a lot of money were unhappy. B. Men often worked unfulfilling jobs. C. Very few jobs were available, so people took what jobs they could get. D. Only people who had to travel were unhappy with their jobs.
How was African art impacted by Indian Ocean trade with Asia? (1 point) Islamic drawings of people influenced many artists to begin drawing portraits. Hindu gods and goddesses were carved into important buildings. Islamic art styles led to the use of geometric images and intricate calligraphic wood carvings. Chinese landscape paintings grew in popularity in Kiwa's stone towns.
The Elizabethan Poor Laws were established in __ in the year __ A England; 1601 B Great Britian; 1601 C United States; 1794 D Canada; 1800
The U.S. War with Mexico was a war of firsts. Which of the following does not belong? First foreign war for U.S. First war to be photographed. First war to use steamboats. First war to embed newspaper correspondents First time West Point Graduates are deployed. First war to enlist settler-colonialists
(04.04 MC) What leader of the humanists edited a new edition of the Greek New Testament, shared many of Martin Luther's criticisms of the Catholic Church, but ultimately remained Roman Catholic? John Wycliffe Jan Hus Desiderius Erasmus John Knox
Copperheads were opponents of the Civil War who were __ Republicans Democrats Whigs Know-Nothings
Which was an effect of the War of 1812? A. New political parties formed B. Era of Good Feelings began C. Washington resigned D. Louisiana Purchase became invalid
