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.
The American Revolution created the independent nation of the United States of America. A True B False
How did the Picts (who are now the Scottish) end up living in Britain? They did not want to settle in Ireland. The Scots refused to let them settle in Ireland. They were looking for religious freedom.
What was the name of the British policy that divided British officials into Old Whigs and radical Whigs resulting in different visions for the empire? A Impertal Separation B Conquer and Divide C Visionary Division D Authoritarian Divide
The Continental Congress ratified the Articles of Confederation in 1776. A True B False
Which party primarily dominated national politics from the end of the civil war up until the early 193 os? the democratic party the libertarian party the federalist party no one party dominated during this period none of the above
The main reform that took place during the reform era was separating policing and politics. True False
23. What major problom did the Connecticut Compromise solve? How was it solved?
3. The United States Constitutional convention met in 1787 to write our present constitution. What are some of the major principles written into the Constitution? Cite six to eight examples on how our Constitution works today.
By the early 18th century, which European power posed the most significant threat to British colonial expansion in North America? Portugal France Netherlands Spain
Which statements below are true? The territory of the Louisiana Purchase coincides with the current territory of Louisiana The Louisiana Purchase cost 15 million dollars for all 827,000 square miles of Louisiana The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States All of the above
