Napoleon had acknowledged the importance of Santo Domingo as a critical island to start a naval base from which he start controlling an American empire. Things cooled down in Santo Domingo and Napoleon’s dream of a Western empire abated. In 1802 Napoleon sent men to regain control of the island. The French captured the rebel leader Toussaint but could not take the island. By 1804, the French were driven out of Santo Domingo and the country got its original name ______.
What is the original name of the island?
A Florida
B Haiti
C Hawaii
Jack Carnahan 9/22/09 78 gold Current events
In California the unemployment rate has increased from the state average rate of 9.7% to _____according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. California’s unemployment rate was 14.7% in 1940. Two major industries that are contributing to this crisis are banking and construction.
What is the current unemployment rate in California?
A: 12.2%
B: 14.7%
C: 10.3%
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/19/us/19calif.html?_r=1
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