Why did the New Republic convene the Constitutional Convention? International powers pressured the founding fathers to implement more political organization. As a result of social discontent from the population, they realized that further political organization was required for the survival of the New Republic. The founding fathers collectively wanted to formulate a way to have the American population to pay for a centralized government. The founding fathers collectively believed that a strong federal government was required to govern the institution of slavery.
Which statement about the evolution of same-sex marriage is false? a. The federal government became involved in this issue when it passed DOMA. b. In the 1990s and 2000s, the number of state restrictions Qn same-sex marriage increased. C. United States v.Windsor legalized same-sex marriage in the United States. d. More than half the states had legalized same-sex marriage by the time the Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal nationwide in 2015.
Jim Crow laws are state and local laws that promoted racial segregation and undermined black voting rights in the south after __ A the Civil War B Reconstruction C the Emancipation Proclamation D Abraham Lincoln was elected as the United States President.
Ancient Egyptian men and women practiced a form of nail care by staining their nails red using: Select the correct response: henna ground galena plant blossoms tree bark
How did conditions for slaves in the United States compare to those in the Caribbean by the mid-nineteenth century? A Slaves were typically better fed in the United States than they were in the Caribbean. B Life expectancy for slaves in the United States was nearly ten years less than for slaves in the Caribbean. C Infant mortality rates were significantly higher for slaves in the United States. D Laws in the United States afforded slaves significantly stronger legal protection against ill treatment and cruel punishments. E While slave owners in the United States could legally choose to free their slaves, freeing slaves was illegal in the Caribbean.
Which instrument's playing technique was not too advanced during the Baroque period, limiting its performance opportunities? Harpsichord Violin Viola Double bass
Captain Patrick Ferguson was the notorious Tory militia leader defeated at King's Mountain. A True B False
1.3 Constitution and Bill of Rights Quiz Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation that the Constitution fixed? States had an unequal number of votes in Congress No Executive Branch No Judicial Branch Congress couldn't collect taxes
The peace treaty ending the war between Britain and America was the Treaty of Versailles. A True B False
The nativist-minded American Party, more commonly known as the "Know-Nothing Party," was strongest in what region of the U.S.? Mississippi River valley Midwestern rural communities The South Northern cities
Why was Ngugi wa Thiong'o imprisoned? He was involved in a protest against making English the national language. He formed a political party that directly opposed the European parties of the time He staged a play that spoke out against the injustices that indigenous peoples of Kenya suffered at the hands of postcolonial society.
PART B: One Page Response On a separate sheet of paper write a one-page response answering the question. Make sure to include a $thesis/claim,$ and evidence to support your response. Question: Evaluate the extent to which three of more of the ancient civilizations made lasting contributions to humankind.
What was the main purpose of the Great Compromise? Balance federal and state power Balance representation between large and small states Divide executive authority Establish political parties
Drag each tile to the correct box Arrange the events in the sequence in which they happened A great bath was built in the city of Mohen o-daro. The Bhagavad Gita was written. The Rig Veda was composed. The Upanishads were composed.
In what decade was Pilates started? $1920's$ $1930's$ $1910's$ $2020's$
Which of the following labor unions was the first to fight for the 8 hour workday? Knights of Labor American Railway Union American Federation of Labor
Multiple Choice Question The primary reason for the discussion of reparations tends to focus on the need for __ financial assistance an apology superiority revenge
The tsar was quick to agree to negotiate a peace treaty to end the Russo Japanese War mainly because Russia feared that Japan would totally crush its forces Russia was running low on fighting resources. Russia was winning but was unsure that it could continue to win. Russia was fighting a strong military from afar.
(Q005) What is the oldest art museum in America? The National Gallery in Washington, D.C. The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York The Chicago Institute of Arts none of these
True or False: The Treaty that ended World War I was known as the Treaty of France. True False