Part B subjection North America founded settlements and named them after places or people from their home country. They often added the word new to the town or city name from their home country. This is why we have place names such as New Hampshire and New England in North America. The places they are named after tell you where in Europe the explorers came from. For example, British settlers named the state of New Hampshire after the English county called Hampshire. Spanish explorers named many settlements after Catholic saints. For example, San Francisco was named after Saint Francis of Assisi, a twelfth -century Catholic priest. Make a list of places (states, regions, or towns)whose names show similar connections. Make sure you find at least three to four places that show a connection to each of the three nations-Spain, France, and England. Use the internet and any text resources available to you to complete this activity.

Most duels were NOT incited on purpose. False. True

Which statement is NOT true of Congress during the Second World War? It abolished the job-creation programs of the New Deal era. It extended government subsidies to businesses. It reduced the budget for national planning. It showed strong support for strict regulations on businesses.

The advancement of the printed word was initially slowed because of shortages of paper and ink. an unwillingness of the public to accept mass -produced publications. a shortage of metal to make presses. the Dark Ages.

In Japan durig this period, real political power was largely held by: Elected citizens The military leaders Foreign governments Local governors

16. How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?

The key family name associated with the Renaissance in Italy is that of __ Medici Boccaccio Columbus Michelangelo

Slavery became essential to the economy of the South. True False

Which statement best describes Presiden Johnson's plan for Reconstruction? Johnson's plan angered Democrats in Congress. Johnson's plan was similar to Lincoln's plan but stricter. Johnson's plan prohibited pardons for Confederates. Johnson's plan was more lenient on the South than Lincoln's plan.

Which statement best explains why the United States initially pursued a policy of neutrality at the beginning of World War I? The League of Nations required member nations to avoid military involvement. Congress had already declared support for the Central Powers. Many Americans supported isolationism and economic trade with both sides of the conflict. The United States lacked a modern military capable of fighting overseas.

How did militarism help cause World War I? Russia took the lead with recruitment sign-ups that instilled national pride. Naval spending in some countries caused economic shortages. An arms build-up in one country would force other countries to match the build-up. Germany and Britain looked for alliances to supplement gaps in their military.