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
Which statement is NOT true of Congress during the Second World War? It abolished the job-creation programs of the New Deal era. It extended government subsidies to businesses. It reduced the budget for national planning. It showed strong support for strict regulations on businesses.
The advancement of the printed word was initially slowed because of shortages of paper and ink. an unwillingness of the public to accept mass -produced publications. a shortage of metal to make presses. the Dark Ages.
In Japan durig this period, real political power was largely held by: Elected citizens The military leaders Foreign governments Local governors
16. How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
Slavery became essential to the economy of the South. True False
Which statement best describes Presiden Johnson's plan for Reconstruction? Johnson's plan angered Democrats in Congress. Johnson's plan was similar to Lincoln's plan but stricter. Johnson's plan prohibited pardons for Confederates. Johnson's plan was more lenient on the South than Lincoln's plan.
Which statement best explains why the United States initially pursued a policy of neutrality at the beginning of World War I? The League of Nations required member nations to avoid military involvement. Congress had already declared support for the Central Powers. Many Americans supported isolationism and economic trade with both sides of the conflict. The United States lacked a modern military capable of fighting overseas.
How did militarism help cause World War I? Russia took the lead with recruitment sign-ups that instilled national pride. Naval spending in some countries caused economic shortages. An arms build-up in one country would force other countries to match the build-up. Germany and Britain looked for alliances to supplement gaps in their military.
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Who was America's top general during the Korean War? A. Eisenhower B. MacArthur C. Schwarzkopf D. Patton
