Some of the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution were: a. a rise in tenements and disease. b. pollution and waste. c. All of the above

According to Common Sense, what does Thomas Paine think is the ultimate purpose of a government? to oppress people to make the people weak to provide security to its citizens to empower the people to govern themselves

Which was the main turning point in the Pacific Theater in favor of the US? Battle of Okinawa Battle of Normandy Battle of Iwo Jima Battle of Midway

Why was President Truman considered to be weak on communism despite the tederal government's measures to investigate communists? Fear of communism had reached a level that bordered on hysteria, and Truman's actions did little to make it go away. Truman actions were not strong enough to demonstrate to the public that the threat from the Soviet's was very real. Truman focused only on the government; he did not believe that communism had infitrated other aspects of American life. People believed that Truman might have been a communist and was only conducting investigations to protect himself from suspicion.

What enabled the American success in building the Panama Canal? Draining the swamps and controlling mosquitos to keep the American work force healthy. Invading Honduras to gain control of the Panamanian area to build the canal. Negotiating with Venezuela to acquire control of the canal zone for 10 million. Sending the Great White Fleet to Panama to protect American interests.

According to the video regarding the first presidential election, how did George Washington react when he was told at Mount Vernon of his victory? He gave Martha a big kiss He was shocked at the outcome of his victory His bags were already packed He didn't even want to be President

The very productive Kaiser Shipyards in California were located in Sausalito. Los Angeles. Richmond. San Diego.

What was a significant advantage of railroads over steamboats and canals? Railroads required fewer resources to build and maintain. Railroads could be built almost anywhere, not limited by natural waterways. Railroads were cheaper to operate and maintain than steamboats. Railroads could only operate in flat terrains.

The Magna Carta led to the creation of Parliament , England's executive branch. legislative branch. royal branch. judicial branch.

In 35 words or fewer, why do you think historical context changes over time? Give an example of context changing around an issue or event. square square

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What were the dates of the Archaic Period? $10-300AD$ $1000-700BC$ $600-450BC$ $800-600BC$

Complete the sentence. $\square $ began Quebec, the first permanent French colony. Celoran Champlain Cabot

[Chapter 23] Which of the following was NOT a result of the Dust Bowl? For the first time in decades, residents of urban areas moved to the country in search of work The Okies were initially welcomed by Californians as they sought migrant labor work Immigrants were scapegoated for the limited number of jobs A period of mass migration within the United States followed the ecological disaster as farmers moved west

[Chapter 24] The Nazi Party platform was based on Control of Soviet territory to recoup losses from World War I The need for greater land and resources for a select, superior people The unification of Europeans to gather living space against the Americans Control over Jewish people and all minorities

The pace of technological change in colonial America was slow because A colonists had no need for technology B of government interference C the government did not encourage it D there were too many artisans

Which of the following Is NOT one of the eight Neolithic founder crops of the West? rice C barley flax chickpeas wheat lentils

Which of the following was responsible for the writing of the Declaration of Independence? the Second Continental Congress the First Continental Congress the Stamp Tax Congress

What is generally true about when countries abolished slavery? Countries that owned colonies abolished slavery at home first. Countries that owned colonies abolishec I slavery in their colonies first. Countries that were colonized abolished slavery first.

What kind of building was the Giralda Tower originally (when it was built)? A bell tower A palace A fortress A minaret (the tower of a mosque)

How did the Chicago Renaissance differ from the Harlem Renaissance? The Harlem Renaissance led to the development of gospel music. The Chicago Renaissance only featured the work of only writers. The Harlem Renaissance focused more on reaching black audiences. The Chicago Renaissance focused more on the experiences of the poor and working class.