Question 5 (Mandatory) (3 points) The 13th Amendment to the Constitution called for the; a) none of the options are correct b) right of all former male slaves to vote c) right for all former slaves to vote d) abolishment of slavery in the United States e) equal protection of the laws for all citizens

As described in the American Yawp textbook Reconstruction was "the effort to restore southern states to the Union and to redefine African Americans' place in American society." When did Reconstruction begin? A Before the Civil War ended B With Lee's surrender at Appomattox C After the assassination of Abraham Lincoln D When the radical Republicans seized control of Congress

What makes the Far West region of Texas so politically and culturally unique in Texas? It shares many characteristics with the Old American South Its economy has a heavy emphasis on agriculture. It was originally settled by German and Czech immigrants. It has strong ties to Mexico and the American Southwest.

US officials were unaware the Berlin Wall was falling. A True B False

What was the biggest difference between the hippie generation and the Beat generation? A their use of LSD B political activism C they embraced the consumerism of the 1950 s D their opposition to the Vietnam War

What ex-hippie tried to put more power in the hands of the people with the personal computer? A Bill Gates B Alan Turing C Steve Jobs D Jeff Bezos

Who were the hippies descended from? A the civil rights movement B the Old Left C the Beats D the Yippies

Which of the following did not play a significant role in causing the Civil Rights Movement to happen? Efforts to bring change that were started by the Eisenhower administration Contributions made by African -Americans during World War 2 Economic prosperity after World War 2 The increasing number of African-Americans living in cities The horrible actions committed by Hitler in the name of racial superiority

Which colonial region was most closely associated with slave labor? A. Middle colonies B. Common among all regions C. New England colonies D. Southern colonies

What was the purpose of FDR's "Fireside Chats"? a. They were talks to the American people simply about what the government was doing. b. They were talks to the American people letting them know about Great Depression statistics. c. They were talks to the American people detailing different New Deal programs. d. They were talks to the American people that helped sell the fact that growth of the Federal government was necessary.

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The American Revolution created the independent nation of the United States of America. A True B False

How did the Picts (who are now the Scottish) end up living in Britain? They did not want to settle in Ireland. The Scots refused to let them settle in Ireland. They were looking for religious freedom.

What was the name of the British policy that divided British officials into Old Whigs and radical Whigs resulting in different visions for the empire? A Impertal Separation B Conquer and Divide C Visionary Division D Authoritarian Divide

The Continental Congress ratified the Articles of Confederation in 1776. A True B False

Which party primarily dominated national politics from the end of the civil war up until the early 193 os? the democratic party the libertarian party the federalist party no one party dominated during this period none of the above

The main reform that took place during the reform era was separating policing and politics. True False

23. What major problom did the Connecticut Compromise solve? How was it solved?

3. The United States Constitutional convention met in 1787 to write our present constitution. What are some of the major principles written into the Constitution? Cite six to eight examples on how our Constitution works today.

By the early 18th century, which European power posed the most significant threat to British colonial expansion in North America? Portugal France Netherlands Spain

Which statements below are true? The territory of the Louisiana Purchase coincides with the current territory of Louisiana The Louisiana Purchase cost 15 million dollars for all 827,000 square miles of Louisiana The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States All of the above