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
Order the topics from broadest to narrowest. broader bridge-bullding projects conducted by the Public Works Administration historic infrastructure projects of President Roosevelt's New Deal infrastructure projects conducted by the Public Works Administration historic infrastructure projects of the 20th century
1. How did the world react to Germany's persecution of the Jews and refugees?
Who did the majority of the fighting [and dying) in Europe? The French The Russians The Americans
What impact did the bus boycott have on the city of Montgomery? Select a response. The city became more racially divided. The boycott led to the construction of more buses. The city's bus system became more profitable. The boycott nearly bankrupted the city bus system.
Who led his troops to victory at the Battle of Glorieta Pass? Christopher Bunker Ely S. Parker Joseph Pierce Manual Chavez
13. Which of these areas is bordered by the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers? The Anatolian Peninsula the Rub' al Khali the Fertile Crescent the Hindu Kush
How did Herbert Hoover respond to the Depression? Select an Answer A. He launched a campaign of federal intervention in the economy. B. He asked Americans to grow food for their families and reduce the number of meals they ate per day. C. He reduced the size of the army and used the money saved to help destitute World War I veterans. D. He advocated voluntary action by business and encouraged the work of local charitable organizations.
What was one common way in which women supported the Confederacy during the Civil War? serving as nurses serving as soldiers serving as politicians serving as technicians
Which of the following influenced the reform of Medellin, Colombia? (1 point) globalization and gentrification improved electricity and factory jobs industrialization and globalization public education and increased neighborhood connectivity
3. Integrate Information from Diverse Sources How did the people of Britain keep up their morale during the events at the beginning of World War II? Use diverse sources, including quotes and photographs, to explain.
