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
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
Many important musical repertories show traces of the painful experiences of African Americans during the slave era that followed their forced movement to the us. True False
President __ signed the Judiciary Act of 1780, which establishec I the federal inferior courts. Ronald Reagan Abraham Lincoln George Washington Theodore Roosevelt
Question 20 (5 points) 1) Listen The changeover to an industrialized economy led to a A) shift of population to rural areas. B) higher standard of living for the urban poor. C) scientific revolution. D) shift of population to urban centers.
(1) How did the boundaries of artistic expression change during the Post-Impressionist period? a. Artists stopped experimenting with color and form b. Artists challenged conventions and explored new techniques c. Artists focused solely on political themes d. Artists adhered more strictly to traditional methods
According to the paragraph, what did the Berlin Conference symbolize in the context of global history? a period of cultural exchange the beginning of a global imperialistic wave a diplomatic triumph
Huddie Ledbetter was a great African American folksinger who was better known as: a) "Hooty" b) "Leadbelly" c) "Betty" d) None of the above
Which war measure required all men in the U.S. between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service? Committee of Public Information War Industries Board Selective Service Act Espionage Act
What was significant about Liberia and Ethiopia after the Berlin Conference? They remained unclaimed by Europear nations. They were the first two nations claimed by Britain. Debate over their ownership resulted in a war.
Supporting Question 3:What were the results of the Spanish American War? Source G: Treaty of Paris, 1898 Following the end of the Spanish American War, the United States and Spain met to agree to peace term in Paris, France. Spain will let go of all claim of authority over Cuba. Once Spain has evacuated the island, the United States will occupy Cuba and take on all responsibilitie s for the protection of life and property there. Source: Article 1 of the Treaty of Paris , signed between the United States and Spain on December 10,1896 . The United States remained in control of Cuba to protect their independence until the creation of the Republic of Cuba on May 20, 1902.
This Meso-American city was among the largest in the world. Teotihucan Acapulco Veracruz Mexico City
