Consider Diderot's views of the "moralizing" art of Chardin. Can art affect its viewersactions or moral decisions? If so, does the artist have an obligation to act as a moralizing influence? Can you think of relevant parallels in recent art, literature, music or television?

Between 1518 and 1548, spanish conquistadores conquered most of the new world, motivated by the a) desire for scientific knowledge. b)  to urge to claim more territory for spain. c) belief that an all-water western route to the orient existed. d) desire to advance national glory, serve god, and seek personal wealth.

All of the following statements point out negative aspects of the gilded age except: a. politicians gave government jobs to political supporters. b. political bosses cheated large cities out of millions of dollars. c. industrialists bribed members of congress to ensure favorable votes. d. in 1903, wisconsin became the first state to hold primary elections.

What is the term for the right to vote in elections?