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[Answered] How did the invention of the cotton gin affect slavery in the United States?

[Answered] Which of the following did Garrett Morgan invent? A. the telephone B. the traffic light C. the automobile D. the airplane

[Answered] What was the Muslim ruler Osman known for? A. Introducing a new way of waging war and then conquering all of Persia B. Rising from birth among tribal nomads to ruling an empire that eventually spanned three continents C. Writing Arabic poetry and promoting education for all his people D. Invading northern India and building a magnificent tomb for his wife

[Answered] Why was the Rosetta Stone so important to scholars?

[Answered] Who invaded and conquered Russia in the thirteenth century and with what result? A. Mongols; whole populations were killed, treasures were looted, and cities were leveled. B. Chinese hordes; serfdom expanded, taxes went up, and thousands of people were killed. C. Byzantines; government became more efficient, many Russians adopted Byzantine customs, and the invaders gained trust. D. Muslims; many Russians converted to Islam, and Arabic art, science, and architectural styles were introduced.

[Answered] Describe the agriculture of Greece. A. Due to poor soil quality, Greece is forced to import many staple foods as well as livestock. B. Greece imports most food to support its urban centers but relies on small farms in rural areas. C. An agrarian country, Greece is self-sufficient in staple foods and imports only livestock products. D. Greece is an important exporter of livestock products as well as staple foods.

[Answered] Which belief was generally held by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787? A. A stronger central government was necessary to maintain order. B. Slavery should be abolished. C. The principles of government should be firm and unchangeable. D. The rule of kings is superior to the rule of law. E. The Articles of Confederation should not be greatly changed.

[Answered] True or false? The King of England tried to get the colonists to feed and house the British soldiers with the Quartering Act.

[Answered] What is the name for a sudden and dramatic change in political power? A. Restoration B. Civil War C. Divine Right of Kings D. Political Revolution

[Answered] Soccer (known overseas as football) is a _____________ shared by people around the world. A. cultural diffusion B. cultural diversity C. culture D. culture trait