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How did Germany and Italy respond to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in July 1936?

A) They both began to rearm their demilitarized zones.
B) They signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union.
C) The pulled their diplomatic representatives from Washington DC.
D) They rushed military aid to General Francisco Franco.

On Jul 19, 2024


D
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How did Indian nationalists respond to the outbreak of World War II?

A) They pledged allegiance to Great Britain.
B) They joined forces with German troops in central Asia.
C) They asked the United States for assistance against Great Britain.
D) They refused to support the war and instead demanded independence.

On Jul 17, 2024


D
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By the 1850s most southern states had made it illegal for free blacks to enter their territory.

On Jun 18, 2024


True
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Seven Years' War

On Jun 15, 2024


The Seven Years' War, also known as the French and Indian War in North America, was a global conflict that lasted from 1756 to 1763. It involved all of the major European powers of the time, with Britain and Prussia on one side and France, Austria, Russia, and Spain on the other.

The war was fought in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia, making it the first truly global conflict in history. In North America, the war was primarily a struggle between the British and French for control of the continent. The British ultimately emerged victorious, gaining control of Canada and Florida from the French and Spanish.

In Europe, the war was largely a struggle for dominance between Britain and France, with Prussia and Austria also playing significant roles. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, which saw Britain emerge as the world's leading colonial power and marked the beginning of the end of French dominance in Europe.

The Seven Years' War had a profound impact on the balance of power in Europe and the colonial empires of the major powers. It also set the stage for the American Revolution, as the war left Britain heavily in debt and led to increased tensions between the British government and its American colonies. Overall, the Seven Years' War was a pivotal moment in world history, shaping the course of events for decades to come.
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The British colonists tended to define themselves in opposition to groups such as Spanish and French Catholics, Indians, and enslaved Africans.

On May 19, 2024


True
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President Harding's call for a "return to normalcy" meant

A) bringing back the Progressive spirit of reform.
B) demobilizing from World War I.
C) getting women back into the home from their wartime jobs.
D) a call for the regular order of things, without Progressive reform.
E) an end to the radicalism of the Red Scare.

On May 18, 2024


D
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Many perceived Pennsylvania to be "the best poor man's country."

On May 16, 2024


True
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During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, relations between the United States and Great Britain _______________.

A) remained cool, aloof, and neutral
B) were so poor that war at times seemed imminent
C) deteriorated into a deep hostility
D) became increasingly friendly

On May 15, 2024


D
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A higher percentage of the population in Britain enjoyed suffrage as compared to the American colonies.

On May 13, 2024


False
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Which is true of the Second Great Awakening?

A) Popular transcendentalist speakers revived interest in Deism.
B) The movement was largely confined to the northeastern states.
C) Its religious ideals complemented the secular focus on self-reliance and self-improvement.
D) It consolidated religious leadership into the hands of a few powerful ministers in each region.
E) Its focus on self-restraint and simple living counteracted the force of the market revolution.

On May 12, 2024


C