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Questions in history

[Done] Peter the Great wanted to: A. Westernize, or Europeanize, Russia. B. Remove European influences. C. Reduce the size of the army. D. Share power with his nobles.

[Done] During the State of the Union address, the president is required to speak to: A. the Supreme Court B. the vice president C. governors in all fifty states D. members of Congress

[Done] Which accurately describes English settlements in North America before 1600? A. Some successes, some failures B. Failures C. No attempts before 1600 D. Successes

[Done] What two long-term trends mark the expansion of the American electorate?

[Done] In your own words, describe "the Village" of South Asia. What is it like there compared to other parts of the subcontinent? Does this area compare to any regions of the United States?

[Done] Why was an attack against Vicksburg by river not possible for Union forces?

[Done] In the late 1200s, Kublai Khan met European traveler Marco Polo. This meeting illustrated that: A. Sea routes were the best way to get from Europe to Asia. B. Contact between Europe and the Far East had increased. C. Very little trade was conducted over long distances. D. Goods from Europe were very popular with the Mongols.

[Done] How much does it cost Edgar to ride the bus and buy water for one week? - It costs Edgar $2.65 one way to ride the bus to work. - He uses the bus to go to and from work four days per week. - He buys a bottle of water that costs $1.45 on his way to work each day.

[Done] Was the Declaration of Independence intended to be a formal declaration of war? Why or why not? A. Yes. Though fighting preceded the writing, it was intended to be a formal declaration of war. B. No. The war started a year before the Declaration of Independence was written. C. Yes. The Declaration of Independence formally united the militias of the individual colonies. D. No. There was no need to declare war, as this power had yet to be established.

[Done] Colonists who supported independence from Britain were called... A. Loyalists B. Separatists C. Patriots D. Tories I think it is B. Am I right?