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
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
