The Trent Affair was a diplomatic crisis that took place when ...

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Question 1

The Supreme Court ruling ex parte Merrryman (1861 ) declared that only ___________________ could suspend habeas corpus.
 
  A) the president
  B) Congress
  C) a state legislature
  D) the Secretary of State
  E) a municipal justice

Question 2

The coronation of Charlemagne in 800 as emperor of the Romans
 
  A) was performed by Pope Zacharias I.
  B) was defended by the Donation of Constantine.
  C) symbolized the fusion of Roman, Germanic, and Christian cultures.
  D) greatly pleased the new emperor, who had long coveted this office.
  E) was approved beforehand by the Byzantine Emperor.

Question 3

The Trent Affair was a diplomatic crisis that took place when
 
  A) Confederate envoys were seized on a British ship in the Caribbean.
  B) Union officials took British soldiers who were fighting for the Confederacy captive.
  C) Union envoys were seized on a British ship in the Caribbean.
  D) Union officials went to London to negotiate and alliance, then refused to talk to British diplomats.
  E) None of these are correct.

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Answer 1

B

Answer 2

C

Answer 3

A