Why were most Southern Democrats, like South Carolina’s Strom Thurmond, in opposition to the civil rights acts of the late-1950s and early 1960s?

Is karma the same as destiny, in the sense that everything that happens to you is predetermined? do you believe that "what goes around comes around," and if so is this the same as karma? does everyone get what they deserve, in the end?

What city of ancient russia was heavily influenced by the byzantine merchants?

The bloodless, or glorious, revolution in 1688 a. encouraged nobles in their quest to recreate a feudal society. b. ended the commonwealth and restored james ii to the throne. c. placed mary and william, both protestants, on the throne. d. restored property rights to those who had lost them as a consequence of the english civil war.