What was the writ of mandamus? Select one: a. It was an order to force the President to honor Adam's appointments. b. It was an order to force Jefferson's Secretary of State, James Madison, to honor Adam's appointments and deliver the commissions. c. It was an order to force the Congress to honor Adam's appointments d. It was an order force the James Madison, the Secretary of State to resign.

How did the Atlantic Slave Trade economically impact Ghana? Choose 1 answer: A The Atlantic Slave Trade did not impact Ghana's economy. B The Atlantic Slave Trade helped Ghana's economy. C The Atlantic Slave Trade increased government intervention in the economy. D The Atlantic Slave Trade hurt Ghana's economy.

How did westward expansion affect the slave trade in the United States? A It created a greater demand for slaves by expanding the plantation system B It created a weaker demand for slaves by increasing the market for paid labor. C It created moral arguments that led to a decline in support for the slave trade.

What did the Interstate Commerce Act begin regulating from the federal level in 1887? a) Exclusion Act b) Dawes Severalty Act c) Contract Labor Law d) Homestead Act

True or False: Nixon personally broke into the Watergate office complex. True False

What was the main factor that led to racial derision between the white settlers in California Territory and the Hispanic-Americans who already lived there? Hispanic-Americans felt that the white settlers were disrupting their cultural practices. Hispanic-Americans did not like having to pay the new taxes levied on them. Hispanic-Americans were accused of taking the best jobs in the new territory.

Andrew Carnegie: was born into a wealthy family in the steel industry made his fortune in the oil industry introduced an eight hour workdayin his factories all of the options are correct

The most turbulent eras for American policing were the: 1920s and 1930s 1940s and 1950s 1960s and 1970s 1980s and 1990s

Which of the following was notable regarding slave families? Slaves worked to imitate middle-class family structure. Plantations had limited kinship networks in which slaves could turn to for help. Slaves marriages were easily broken. Once married, slaves were usually faithful to their spouses.

What impact did Father Kino have on the southwestern part of the United States? He opened up travel along the California Trail which was the main route to the gold rush. He explored the territories that became Arizona and California. He established religious schools for indigenous peoples on the Yucatan Peninsula. He encouraged the use of indigenous peoples for forced labor in the mines of the Southwest.

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A riot at the Stonewall Bar in Greenwich Village New York in 1969 sparked the beginning of what? A. Chicano rights movement B. Native American rights movement C. Gay pride movement D. None of the above

During World War II the U.S. government arranged for daycare services for mothers employed in defense related industries. True False

Over three million women volunteered their services to the wartime effort during World War II, including, __ A. The Red Cross B. The USO C. The Civil Defense D. All of the above

17. Which of the following was a key component of Roosevelt's "Square Deal"? A) Eliminate corporate taxes B) Promote the sale of alcohol C) Consumer protection control of corporations, and conservation D) Reinstate the gold standard

Complete the sentence: Jimmy Carter a) served one term as Georgia's governor. b) was a nuclear physicist. c) was a peanut farmer. d) all of the above are true.

18. What were the major influences on the American Revolution?

15. What was Theodore Roosevelt's famous motto regarding foreign policy? A) "Speak loudly and carry a small stick" B) "Speak softly and carry a big stick" C) "Powerful words lead to powerful actions" D) "Silence is golden in diplomacy"

Answer the following questions to check your understanding of the chapter. In 1932, during the presidential campaign, unemployment in the United States stood at about 10 percent. True or False True False

19. Why did Theodore Roosevelt throw his hat into the 1912 presidential election? A) He wanted to extend his presidency after his 1904 victory B) He wanted to join the World War I effort C) He believed he could win by running as a Democrat D) He was unhappy with the policies of his successor, William Howard Taft

US labor leaders supported the military draft out a strong sense of patriotic duty. True False