A. Islam was the predominant religion in the Ottoman Empire~
        
             
        
        
        
B.	strengthen the ability of native populations to secure independence 
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
The antiwar protests at Kent State took place on May 4, 1970.  The students were protesting the Vietnam War.  During the protests, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on the protestors and killed four students.  Nine other students were injured.  After the incident, a student-led strike closed many college campuses across the country. 
        
             
        
        
        
The early development of capitalism and banking occurred during the 14th century.
        
             
        
        
        
Virginia has the largest number with a total of 292,627 slaves