The Trent Episode of Late 1861

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Trent episode of late 1861:

• A) helped break the Union blockade
• B) brought the Confederacy French recognition
• C) was part of the Confederacy's effort to gain foreign assistance
• D) involved the capture of a Confederate vessel
• E) illustrated Confederate use of raiding ships

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Definitions:

Essentialism

is the belief that objects, individuals, or concepts have a set of essential attributes that define their identity.

Breadwinners

Individuals, traditionally men, who are the primary providers of financial support for their families.

Homemakers

Individuals who manage household duties including caring for family members, cleaning, and cooking, often without receiving formal wages.

Essentialist Arguments

The concept that certain attributes are inherent, natural, and fixed to specific groups or categories of people.