What was one reason for the 1836 conflict between Mexico and Texas?
a. Mexico's failure to protect Texans from various Native American tribes
b. Mexico's imposition of slavery
c. Texas support for the deposed President Santa Anna
d. a new Mexican constitution that concentrated power in the national government
Answer: d
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A. nationalization of large companies in the manufacturing and service sectors B. investment in state-owned companies to ensure equitable growth and development C. deregulation and privatization of several key industries like telecommunications D. reduction in the level of foreign direct investment in Mexico E. withdrawal from the NAFTA till the Mexican economy stabilizes
All of the following are true of women in politics today EXCEPT
A. the number of women holding congressional seats has increased significantly in recent years. B. the majority of Americans are not comfortable having a woman as president. C. the number of women sitting on federal judicial benches has increased. D. the efforts of women's rights advocates helped to increase the number of women holding political office. E. women have secured leadership posts in Congress and have seats on the Supreme Court.