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How old was Elizabeth when she had John the Baptist?

Why do you think Jim is nicknamed the "Cinderella Man" by the press? Why do you think Jim Braddock's winning streak inspired people so much? What makes his story so inspirational even now?

What was the first battle of the American Revolution?

Which of the following characterizes the goal of the Tanzimat reforms initiated by the Ottoman leadership in the mid-nineteenth century? A. To establish the economic, social, and legal foundation for a strong centralized state B. To expand the Ottoman Empire's territorial holdings C. To promote religious fundamentalism and conservatism D. To maintain the status quo and resist modernization

Did the Japanese hold territory in both the northern and southern hemispheres?

What was the Green Revolution? Discuss the pros and cons associated with this revolution in agriculture.

What role does the courtier play in royal government? How does he facilitate his master's success?

Which disease, brought to the Western Hemisphere by the Spanish explorers, killed many people within the Inca Empire?

What was Copernicus known for?

Did the North, South, or West benefit most from the Compromise of 1850? Why?

What was a major result of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society of the 1960s? A. Government programs like Social Security received less support. B. The wealth gap between Black and White Americans closed. C. Programs like Medicare were added to the social safety net. D. The rate of immigration from Europe increased dramatically.

What was the Articles of Confederation? Why did it fail? How did its failure lead to the writing of the Constitution?

Who were the winners and losers in the War of 1812?

How many Persians were killed by the 300 Spartans?

Why were the Navigation Acts not strictly enforced prior to 1763? A. England didn't have enough ships to carry out strict enforcement. B. The American coastline was too rugged and irregular to effectively patrol. C. England wanted to keep the colonists happy in case they were needed in a war against France. D. England didn't need the money that would come in from these taxes. E. They were not enforced because they did not exist prior to 1763.

Which of the following states was not one of the original 13 colonies? A. Virginia B. Massachusetts C. Vermont D. Pennsylvania

How was the Munich Conference a turning point on the road toward World War II?

Explain the causes of the Columbian Exchange.

What was an unexpected result of the British policy of salutary neglect toward the American colonies?

Which two of these cities served as the capital of the Confederate States of America? A. Richmond and Atlanta B. Charleston and New Orleans C. Nashville and Montgomery D. Knoxville and Birmingham

Which best defines the Columbian Exchange? A. The transfer of people, diseases, plants, and animals between the Old and New Worlds. B. Columbus's establishment of new trade routes between the Old and New Worlds. C. Columbus's transfer of gifts of gold and jewels from Native American leaders to Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. D. The mass migration of Native Americans to Europe and Africa.

Answer the questions about "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story?" What is Hamilton's legacy according to this song? Consider what each character shares about how Hamilton influenced the country. What is Hamilton's impact? How should he be remembered and why? Why does Angelica say, "Every other founding father's story gets told"? What does this show about how Hamilton is remembered compared to other leaders of his time period? Consider the musical as a whole. What does Lin-Manuel Miranda want the audience to understand and believe about Alexander Hamilton?

Charles Guiteau most likely assassinated President Garfield because: A. He was against Garfield's reforms. B. He wanted Grant to become president. C. He wanted Hayes to become president. D. He did not like the job that Garfield gave him.

What are the 5 main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? Explain your answer using complete sentences.

Why were the results of the War of 1812 inconclusive?

What were three key provisions of the Treaty of Paris?

What if the Panzer P1000 Ratte was actually built?

What role did the aristocracy play in politics?

How many Prime Ministers were there in Britain during World War II? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Which of the following cities became Oklahoma's new state capital in 1910? A. Guthrie B. Oklahoma City C. Tulsa D. Ada

What are the two places where people during the Enlightenment gathered to share their ideas?

Was Roy Orbison completely blind?

When did the United States enter World War II?

Which statement about the Three-Fifths Compromise is accurate? A. The Three-Fifths Compromise determined where the greatest enslaved populations were based. B. The Three-Fifths Compromise helped give more power. C. The Three-Fifths Compromise was developed based. D. The Three-Fifths Compromise increased the number of Representatives for the South.

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is significant because it ____.

Which statement best describes the Immigration Act of 1965?

According to the article, what is one reason why the results of the 1969 Super Bowl were so important? A. The Jets' win showed the NFL that it needed to negotiate a merger with the AFL. B. The Jets' win showed that the NFL needed to offer competitive salaries for good players. C. The Jets' win showed the advantages retained by the NFL as the older of the two leagues. D. The Jets' win showed that the newer AFL could compete equally with the NFL.

Why was Catherine de Medici called the serpent queen?

Regional Impacts of the Embargo of 1807 New England: ? The West: Wheat and corn prices dropped as supplies flooded the domestic market. The South: Planters suffered financial losses because surplus tobacco and cotton could not be exported. Which sentence best completes this table? A. Prices for manufactured goods decreased. B. Factories closed as workers returned to farms. C. A decline in foreign trade damaged the commercial shipping industry. D. Fishing revenues decreased as a result of reduced demand.

Why did the colonists find the Intolerable Acts so threatening?