Which of the following is true of the Cuban missile crisis? A It led to a U.S.-backed invasion of Cuba. B It showed Kennedy's tendency to back down in a tense confrontation. C It brought the United States and the Soviet Union close to nuclear war D It marked the end of the Cold War.
The primary influence on the development of the youth culture, or the "teenagers," of the 1950 was A computers B rock 'n roll C telephones D nuclear weapons
The Egyptians represented royals as idealistic, while commoners were more realistically represented. True False
Which of the following is a principle deriving from the Puritans? A concept of progress Separation of powers The Importance of Contracts Check and balances Due process of law
Women's suffrage (the right to vote) is guaranteed by which amendment to the U. S. Constitution? a. 10th Amendment b. 15th Amendment c. 17th Amendment d. 19th Amendment e. None of the above
While the Texans won their skirmishes with Santa Anna's forces in 1835.the major battles fought in 1836 resulted in only one victory. Which battle did the Texans win in 1836? A Agua Dulce Creek B Banquete Creek C San Jacinto D the Alamo E Goliad
During the Spanish colonial period, colonists in Texas were very dependent on cows for their survival.Which of the following were obtained from cows? A milk and meat B glue and soap C candles and saddles D leather whips and lariats E all of the above
18. What were the major influences on the American Revolution?
US labor leaders supported the military draft out a strong sense of patriotic duty. True False
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
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.
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"
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
Who proposed the New Jersey Plan? A. William Paterson B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson D. John Adams