Europeans discovered America when Columbus set out on the Mayflower in 1492. They set out to cross the seas, trying to find a new path to find the "fabled" gold and spice islands of Asia. They set out on three ships- The Santa Maria, The Pinta and the Nina.
Only 50 years after the defeat of the British at Yorktown, most Americans had already forgotten the extensive role black people had played on both sides during the War for Independence. At the 1876 Centennial Celebration of the Revolution in Philadelphia, not a single speaker acknowledged the contributions of African Americans in establishing the nation. Yet by 1783, thousands of black Americans had become involved in the war. Many were active participants, some won their freedom and others were victims, but throughout the struggle blacks refused to be mere bystanders and gave their loyalty to the side that seemed to offer the best prospect for freedom.
<span>The answer is D. The fundamental contrasts between the Chinese lines Tang and Song are identified with the domain they managed, their political administrations and religious resilience. The Tang line ruled China in the vicinity of 618 and 907, while the Song tradition ruled from 960 to 1279.</span>
Answer:
The answer is C.
Explanation:
Alfred Thayer Mahan (1840-1914) conceived the idea that sea power was the key to a strong foreign policy. His thinking is behind the building and strengthening of the US Navy, dominating American naval planning. He was so influential that his ideas led to a race among powers to have powerful navies in the 19th and the 20th centuries.
