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Which of these best defines “race” as we use the term in this course?

Which of these describes the difference between a pidgin and a creole?

Which of the following is NOT an example of structural racism in the USA?

What world event led to the creation of the Three World System?

Which subsistence strategy is the only example of an immediate return system?

Which culture is an example of a horticultural society?

The plaintiff sued the defendant for injuries suffered when the defendant’s car struck the plaintiff as she was crossing a busy intersection. The plaintiff planned to have a bystander who had witnessed the accident testify on her behalf, but he died prior to trial. At trial, the plaintiff called the wife of the bystander to testify that, although she had been facing the other way, she had heard her husband exclaim, “My God, the woman was crossing on the green light!” Over objection, the statement was admitted as an excited utterance. The defendant now wishes to call the bystander’s friend, who is prepared to testify that, a few hours after the accident, the bystander said to him: “You know that accident I saw this afternoon? The driver didn’t run a red light. The light was yellow.” Should the friend’s testimony be admitted over the plaintiff’s objection?

A state statute provides as follows: Any judgment properly filed shall, for 10 years from the date of filing, be a lien on the real property then owned or subsequently acquired by any person against whom the judgment is rendered. A landowner conveyed a lot in that state to  his aunt, who had had a judgment lien recorded against her two years earlier in the county in which the land was located. One year later, the aunt conveyed the property to a buyer by general warranty deed. The deed did not mention the lien, but the buyer was aware of it. Two years later, the buyer conveyed the property to a creditor by special warranty deed. The creditor was not aware of the lien and her deed also made no mention of it. One year after that transaction, the creditor conveyed the property to a developer by general warranty deed. The developer’s deed did not mention the lien but the developer was aware of it. The next year, the developer entered into a contract to convey the property to an entrepreneur. The entrepreneur’s title search disclosed the judgment lien against the aunt, and the entrepreneur refused to proceed with the transaction because title was not marketable. The developer brought an action against the entrepreneur for specific performance and was denied relief. He then brought an action against the aunt, the buyer, and the creditor for breach of warranty. Assuming that all transactions concerning the property were promptly and properly recorded, and that the party holding the judgment lien has taken no action as of yet to enforce it, which parties, if any, will be liable to the developer?

A retail store ordered 100 women’s swimsuits at $10 each, as advertised in the catalog of a swimwear manufacturer. The manufacturer shipped 40 swimsuits to the store, along with a letter stating in relevant part: “We have shipped you 40 swimsuits at $10 each in response to your recent order. Please remit $400. Be informed that limited inventory will prevent us from being able to ship any additional suits at this time or at any time during this year’s beach season.” The store took the 40 suits and began to sell them. The store immediately sought an alternate supplier of swimsuits. The best price it could obtain was $11 per suit from a different company. The store ordered, received, accepted, and paid for 60 suits at $11 each from the other company. The store has refused to pay the manufacturer the $400, and the manufacturer has sued for payment. What is the manufacturer entitled to recover?

The defendant is being tried for murder in the bludgeoning death of his brother. The defendant denies any involvement in the crime. He calls a witness to the stand, who testifies that, in his opinion, the defendant is a nonviolent, peaceable man. Which of the following, if offered by the prosecution, would most likely be admissible?