Mercantilism is a. an economic theory that stressed the importance of colonies as sources for raw materials. b. an economic system in which private businesses profited from the free market. c. a system in which land was given to colonists in exchange for them teaching christianity to the natives of the land. d. the second leg of the trans-atlantic trading system, in which slaves were loaded onto ships brought to the americas.

Which of the following arguments decided the debate over using the atomic bomb against japan in 1945? using the bomb would destroy the armaments still available to japanese forces in japan. using the bomb would demonstrate the power of the united states to the entire world. using the bomb would shorten the war and avoid heavy casualties among invading troops. using the bomb would enable allied forces to invade and take over the japanese mainland

What was the significance of the british reform act of 1832? a. voters were given the right to vote by secret ballot b. members of the middle class were permitted to run for parliament c. members of the working class demanded and received better living conditions d. farm workers, factory workers, and women were given the right to vote

What ideas, institution, and causes became the focal points of chinese and islamic resistance respectively to the west in the latter half of 19th century and the first decades of the 20th