A) "Was originally in favor of slavery, but now is that party that is viewed as championing rights of minorities." In fact, they were in favor of slavery, and nowadays they look after minority groups such as immigrants, women, African Americans, etc.
C) "Had the only presidential candidate that was elected for three consecutive terms.". Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected President for three consecutive terms.
D) "Held control of the Senate for over 30 years." The Democratic party has controlled the Congress and the White House for over 30 years in the past 100 years.
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The Alps act as a natural boundary between Italy and the rest of Europe. This has affected much of European history, especially with the Romans.
The Indian Rebellion of 1857 had diverse political, economic, military, religious and social causes. ... The spark that led to a mutiny in several sepoy companies was the issue of new gunpowder cartridges for the Enfield rifle in February, 1857. A rumour was spread that the cartridges were made from cow and pig fat.
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Domino Theory
Explanation:
The Domino Theory referred to the idea that if a country became communist, neighboring countries would become communist too, in a more or less short time frame.
The name from the theory comes from the fact that when dominoes are arranged vertically, if one domino falls down, all the other fall down as well.
The Domino Theory was one of the basis for the Vietnam War. The American leadership believed that if Vietnam became communist, neighboring countries such as Laos, Thailand or Malasya would soon become communist too.
In the end, the Domino Theory did not prove fully correct. For example, while Laos did become communist soon after, niether Thailand nor Malasya became so.
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Islam
Explanation:
Influence of Islam on West Africa. During the 7th Century, Islam spread quickly through the Middle East and North Africa. During the 8th Century, the trans-Saharan trade brought Muslim merchants and traders to West Africa. Eventually both the kingdoms of Mali and Songhai accepted Islam.
