One of the historically oldest forms of punishment that removed an offender from society, with the understanding that if they returned they would be put to death was called: A retribution B general deterrence C banishment D cast away

Which of the following was used as a way to limit the electoral influence of African Americans in the South? Literacy tests Restrictive Covenants Open Primaries John Raven Laws

What term best describes newspaper coverage of the Mexican-American War? divided vague supportive all of the above

William Lloyd Garrison is brought up to Highlight how the Dred Scott decision ended slavery Explain how abolitionists wanted to abolish slavery incrementally Detail Frederick Douglass's support for the Dred Scott decision Offer an abolitionist who rejected the Constitution

The Swahili Coast thrived due to exchange with: Europe exclusively India, Persia, and Arabla China The Americas

Korean Confucian scholars in the 17th century advocated; Isolationism Study of science and technology Military conquests Conversion to Islam

Choose one of the following documents in Reading the American Past, by Michael P. Johnson, read the document , and answer the discussion questions for that document.. Each question typically has several parts . You need to answer each part. You need to write a good sized paragraph for each question. 1. Address before the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society, by Abraham Lincoln, read p. 197-201 questions for reading and discussion, 1-5 p.201

11. Because the new nation was to be a republic in which the people held power through their elected representatives, it was considered appropriate to leave the ultimate acceptance or rejection of the U.S. Constitution to its citizens. __ 1) True 2) False

The emergence of conservatism during the 1970s and 1980s came to be known as the A New Left B Multiculturalism movement C Reaganomics A D New Right

The __ was a confrontation between the Soviet Union and the United States in 1962 and marked the closest the US and USSR ever came to nuclear war. A the Tet Offensive B Vienna summit C Bay of Pigs invasion D Cuban Missile Crisis

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Which of the following is a way George Washington expanded the power of the presidency? a. He refused to run again after serving two terms. b. He appointed the heads of various federal departments as his own advisors. c. He worked with the Senate to draft treaties with foreign countries. d. He submitted his neutrality proclamation to the Senate for approval. A C D B

Many at the Continental Congress were skeptical of allowing presidents to be directly elected by the legislature because __ A. they were worried about giving the legislature too much power B. they feared the opportunities created for corruption C. they knew the weaknesses of an electoral college D. they worried about subjecting the commander-in -chief to public scrutiny B A C D

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

Who proposed the New Jersey Plan? A. William Paterson B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson D. John Adams