How was the concept of slavery addressed in the final draft of the Declaration of Inde-pendence? Explain your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
Students should discuss how Thomas Jefferson initially included grievances against the king involving the perpetuation of the slave trade, but these grievances were later removed due to fear of conflict between Northern and Southern colonies.
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What is the historical significance of ‘Black Friday' in 1929?
a. The stock market crashed which ushering in the Great Depression and led to the establishment of the Securities and Exchange Commission. b. The stock market lost one quarter of its value due to a computer glitch. c. An oil shortage stalled the economy in the late 1970s d. Black Friday sparked the great recession.
What term refers to Germany’s mobilization plan that called for an attack on France first by way of Belgium followed by an attack on Russia?
a. Cult of the Offensive b. Zollverein c. Schlieffen Plan d. Blitzkrieg