18. What were the major influences on the American Revolution?
US labor leaders supported the military draft out a strong sense of patriotic duty. True False
Answer the following questions to check your understanding of the chapter. In 1932, during the presidential campaign, unemployment in the United States stood at about 10 percent. True or False True False
19. Why did Theodore Roosevelt throw his hat into the 1912 presidential election? A) He wanted to extend his presidency after his 1904 victory B) He wanted to join the World War I effort C) He believed he could win by running as a Democrat D) He was unhappy with the policies of his successor, William Howard Taft
17. Which of the following was a key component of Roosevelt's "Square Deal"? A) Eliminate corporate taxes B) Promote the sale of alcohol C) Consumer protection control of corporations, and conservation D) Reinstate the gold standard
15. What was Theodore Roosevelt's famous motto regarding foreign policy? A) "Speak loudly and carry a small stick" B) "Speak softly and carry a big stick" C) "Powerful words lead to powerful actions" D) "Silence is golden in diplomacy"
Complete the sentence: Jimmy Carter a) served one term as Georgia's governor. b) was a nuclear physicist. c) was a peanut farmer. d) all of the above are true.
Who proposed the New Jersey Plan? A. William Paterson B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson D. John Adams
What challenges did former Soviet republics face as a result of the collapse of the Soviet Union? A. They received international sanctions for opposing democratic elections. B. They refused to accept capitalism and continued to practice communism. C. They dealt with massive shortages as much of their populations fled the country. D. They struggled to transition from a command economy to a free market economy.
How did Thomas Jefferson's policies as president encourage western expansion? A. He lowered the price of land in the west. B. He cut internal federal taxes. C. He reduced the size of the military. D. He offered money to farmers willing to settle in the west.
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
