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
Question 5 of 10 Many Indigenous groups fought for the British to: A. gain new territories far away from colonial settlers. B. show themselves as loyal to the British government. C. avenge the deaths of their people killed by colonists. D. prevent colonial settlers from coming into their lands.
Which statement best explains why the Declaration of Independence does not directly address the issue of slavery? Some colonies supported enslavement to ensure profits, and others were opposed to enslavement. Some colonists believed that enslaved people would want to fight the British. Thomas Jefferson's own plantation used the labor of enslaved people. Thomas Jefferson did not believe in the selling of enslaved people.
The "Second Founding" is most accurately placed in what time period? A) 1780 s B) 1790 s C) 1830 s D) 1850 s E) 1860 s
True or false? The English colonized North America along the Atlantic coast before mestizos of Spanish, Indigenous American and African ancestry colonized what we call the Southwest of the United States. (Preface) True False
Which of the following was a way in which some American men avoided military service during the War in Vietnam? Faked mental illness Claimed to be homosexual Got married Fled the country No answer is correct Attended university All answers are correct
This was the primary reason Europeans imperialized Africa. work force water ways and canals African markets resources
Who headed the War Production Board which set production priorities and pushed for maximum output during World War II? business leaders who were paid enormous amounts for their efforts members of Roosevelt's Brain Trust business leaders who were paid almost nothing for their efforts high-ranking military officials who knew the needs of the military best
Which event happened on April 30,1945 that marked a turning point in the war? Allied bombers leveled Hamburg. Allied bombers leveled Berlin. Adolf Hitler committed suicide. Adolf Hitler surrendered to the Allied military forces.
Which founding documents were ratified, or approved, by the state legislatures. A Decleration of Independence B Federalist Papers C Articles of Confederation D Treaty of Paris E US Constitution F The Rights of Man G The Bill of Rights
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
