2. What was at the heart of the political

conflict that led to the American Civil

War?

states' rights

O religious freedom

right to bear arms

taxation without representation

How does the Supreme Court usually rule in cases that involve overcrowding in prisons? It accepts the "cruel and unusual" argument. It upholds the 8th Amendment. It directs individual states to decide the issue.

What advantage did the federalist have in their attempt to ratify the constitution? A. The Federalists were presenting a positive argument with a specific program to meet the nation's problems. B.

If you were Lincoln, would you hace let the south peacefully secede and form their own country? Why or why not?

Why was the Dalai Lama's Nobel Peace Prize important to the world at large? A) It increased awareness of China's oppression in Tibet. B) It demonstrated the worth of peaceful Buddhist values. C) It proved that most Asian nations hated communism.

What was the main criticism of the articles of confederation?

Which of the following is a factor of production? o O Land O Labor Capital All of the choices

Which of Marx and Engle's ideas were influencial in the 1917 Russian Revolution?

Which of the following modern countries was NOT part of the Persian Empire? a. Turkey b. Italy c. Egypt d. afghanistan

What marks the boundary between the mesozoic and the cenozoic?

Which of these most closely describes the Puritans? a. They were well-educated dancers and singers. b. They were well-educated miners. c. They were uneducated land owners. d. They were well-educated land owners.