Which statement best describes why many southerners supported the kansas-nebraska act?

a. it extended the missouri compromise to those areas.
b. it allowed enslaved workers to build the new railroad.
c. it allowed the territories to enter the union as slave states.
d. it provided southerners the first opportunity to settle the land.

The california gold rush: actually had only a small impact on california’s population because its rich farmlands already attracted thousands of new settlers each year. attracted almost equal numbers of men and women. resulted in laws that discriminated against “foreign miners.” made considerable wealth for average miners because gold mining demanded no real investment of capital. hurt the development of san francisco because gold discoveries shifted interest to areas outside of town.

All of the following were weaknesses of the articles of confederation, except: a) the central government was not permitted to regulate state, interstate, or foreign trade. b) the central government was not permitted to borrow money. c) the central government had little ability to regulate money. d) the central government had no ability to tax.

Describe the pure of the counter-reformation and the circumstances and outcomes of the council of trent. include the role of the jesuits in your assessment. conduct independent research, as needed, to support your answer with specific historical information.