History

Why did some people think the Three-Fifths Compromise encouraged slavery? It increased the political power of enslavers It increased slavery in the Northern states It increased the rights of enslaved people It increased Northern support for slavery

The age of Western colonialism ended after World War II. The nation that led that trend was a) France. b) the United States. c) Belgium. d) Great Britain.

The discussion in the course regarding the experience of China during Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward from 1959 to 1960 was meant to illustrate that a) population growth doesn't necessarily proceed at a steady rate. b) economic policies are critical to sustain population growth. c) political and economic factors are irrelevant to population growth. d) unrestrained population growth leads to political instability.

What led Kennedy to disapprove of a full-scale invasion of Cuba? The invasion could lead to a lengthy war with Cuba. Cuba had a stronger military than the United States. The Soviets would build missile bases in the United States. The Soviet Union would relinquish control of East Germany.

What impact did the Cuban Missile Crisis have on diplomacy between the United States and the Soviet Union? A hotline was created to ban nuclear testing. The two countries worked together to immediately end the Cold War. The countries put more effort into easing tensions between them The Soviet Union ended communication with the United States.

Summarize Kennedy's aim for civil rights. Kennedy hoped to achieve civil rights, and pushed through legislation for voting rights and fair housing. Kennedy supported economic equality, but not political equality. Kennedy did not support the desegregation of schools. Kennedy was not aware of the need for civil rights.

Dolley Madison refused to evacuate the capital immediately because she wanted to symbolize strength to Washington's residents. true false

The worst American defeat of the Revolutionary War was at Monmouth. Bunker Hill. Trenton. Charleston.

Segregation of Mexican children continued decades after the Brown v.Board of Education decisian because the decision only applied in situations in which districts implemented segregation based on race. True False

Question 33 Text to Speech Which outcome of the Reformation led to economic productivity? More people moved to the cities because the churches were there, adding to the volume of trade. More people ate communion bread because it was not believed to be Christ's body, creating a high demand for wheat. More people got baptized because Protestants baptize adults raising the price of water. More people learned to read because the Bible was printed in their language, adding to the strength of the workforce.