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 ideas expressed in the cartoon best characterize which of the following periods in United States history? A. Manifest Destiny B. Early Industrial Revolution C. Federalist Era D. Imperialism
Whom did Nixon refer to as the "silent majority"? opponents of the Vietnam War supporters of the Vietnam War those who had voted for him in 1968 the Kent State protestors
Which of these was an important reason that Richard Nixon won the presidency in 1968? He promised to end the Vietnam War. He belonged to the same political party as Johnson. He had served as Johnson's vice president. He had political views and strategies that were liberal.
11 of 12 Which is a true statement as to why John Brown chose to attack the federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry? John Brown thought his actions would lead others to join his cause to end slavery. John Brown hoped to capture weapons that would support an uprising that would bring an end to slavery. John Brown hope that enslaved people throughout the south would join him in ending slavery. John Brown thought that violence would lead the Supreme Court to reverse its position on the Dred Scott case.
When was the New York Philharmonic founded? Multiple Choice 1900 1842 1812 1793
Question 1 The illegal activities of Richard Nixon's reelection campaign are particularly puzzling given A the assassination attempt on George Wallace. B Nixon's share of the popular vote in 1972. C the crushing defeat Democrats suffered in Congress. D Vice-President Agnew's insistence on a new era of "ethical polftics."
Which of the below is one of the "Older (Later) Accusations"? A Not believing in the city's gods but in other spiritual things. B Making the worse argument the stronger. C None of the above. D Both of the above.
Which of these was the purpose of the Watergate break-in? to steal funds from the Democratic National Committee to collect information about Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward to spy on the Democratic National Committee
The first televised presidential debate was between __ Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter ) Adlai Stevenson and Dwight Eisenhowser ) Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reason
Which names two pieces of domestic legislation passed during the Nixon administration? the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act the SALTI agreement and the Watergate Act the Endangered Species Act and the CREEP Act the Water Quality Act and the SALTI agreement
