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
Multiple Choice Question What was the most famous structure in England built during the Neolithic Period? Oracle of Delphi Parthenon Colosseum Stonehenge
Initially, who was eligible to receive Social Security benefits? spouses of retired workers retired workers former workers who are disabled children of deceased workers All of the above
2. Which state became the final battleground for making the Nineteenth Amendment the law of the land?
Karl Marx wrote The Communist Manifesto as An attack on democracy A call to improve market economies An anti-tax revolt A criticism of the Industrial Revolution and Capitalism
1. Identify Main Ideas How did trade play a role in Britain's becoming a global power? 2. Identify Cause and Effect Why did North America's geography make it difficult for the British to win the war? 3. Check Understanding Why did colonists wait to declare independence from Britain? 4. Hypothesize Why do you think many countries over time have emulated the principles outlined in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution? 5. Describe In what way does the Bill of Rights put the ideas of the Enlightenment into practice?
How was anti-Japanese sentiment on the West Coast expressed during the early 20th century? Internment of Japanese Americans Repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act Passage of the Emergency Quota Act Creation of the Gentlemen's Agreement
Which views were argued by either Alexander Hamilton or Thomas Jefferson while debating the establishment of a national bank? Select TWO correct answers. Alexander Hamilton: A national bank would help maintain public credit. Thomas Jefferson:Holding public funds and paying government debts requires a national bank. Alexander Hamilton: The Constitution does not give the government the power to set up a national bank. Thomas Jefferson: A national bank would favor manufacturing at the expense of agriculture. Alexander Hamilton: A national bank would not favor northern landowners but would benefit southern cities.
Which statement explains how demand for cotton as a cash crop MOST affected the Southern United States? A It contributed to the growth of slavery. B It reduced the need for factories. C It contributed to the growth of railroads. D It reduced the need for large farms.
1) Where was the Empire of Ghana located? Southern Africa Eastern Europe Western Africa South America Middle East
The Axis Powers in World War II included all of the following EXCEPT Germany Italy Japan Poland
