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What was the primary reason for the confrontation in Lexington on April 19, 1775?

What was the primary goal of Gabriel’s Rebellion in 1800?

What role did the Committees of Correspondence play in the colonies during the resistance against British rule?

What does the concept of Republican Motherhood emphasize regarding women’s roles in society?

Some countries around the world are struggling with decreasing populations. In order to increase population, some solutions or incentives may include ___________. 

The term “gender order,” and related terms masculinities and femininities, __________.

In many less developed countries, policy efforts aimed at curbing population growth include:  

Which theoretical perspective might focus on how multi-national corporation’s embrace and encourage ageism in order to sell products aimed at “staying young,” the purpose of which is to enhance profits. 

From a sociological perspective, in simple terms, sex references ______; gender is _______.

The echidna is an egg-laying mammal whose body is covered in quills for protection from predators.  The porcupine’s body also is covered in quills for protection, although porcupines are not closely related to echidnas and most other mammals do not have quills. What is the best explanation for presence of quills in these two species?