Thomas Jefferson articulated the real rationale for throwing off British rule in the Declaration of Independence as
a. allowing slavery to continue in the colonies.
b. the fundamental right of self-governance.
c. embracing the divine right of kings.
d. mandating that government officials should be elected for fixed terms.
b. the fundamental right of self-governance.
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Which of the following statements about terrorism is not true?
a. In its basic form, terrorism means the use of violence to gain a political objective. b. On a global basis, most terrorist attacks are directed against the United States and its interests. c. Terrorism has been and is used by groups of all ideological persuasions. d. Ordinarily, the death and destruction caused by terrorism is rather limited.
Lázaro Cárdenas was much beloved by some, and severely criticized by others, for
a. attacking the Americans at the Alamo. b. nationalizing industries and creating the state oil corporation, Pemex. c. leading the opposition to President Huerta in the Mexican Revolution. d. signing the North American Free Trade Agreement.