Whose work marks the beginning of the first wave of feminism? de Beauvoir hooks Wollstonecraft Friedan

What historical event prompted both the United States and the Soviet Union to recruit German scientists? the end of World War II the Industrial Revolution the Internet Age

British troops surrendered at Yorktown under his leadership. He signed the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the Americar Revolution. He was a Patriot naval officer who conquered the British warship Serapis. John Paul Jones square Charles Cornwallis square John Adams square

Hoover If you don't take aggressive steps to fix things quickly, some people will complain you aren't doing enough! America had a huge income gap due to an unfair market economy. 70% lived in poverty. 5% controlled almost 1/2 the nation's wealth. There is 25% unemployment. Millions are homeless. Dramatic changes need to be made to fix the problem and avoid a future Great Depression 2. This is not time for minor changes - they want you to overhaul the system! Quit being like Herbert Hoover! One Sentence Summary

Which decade saw the counterculture movement begin to question the nuclear family? 1950 s 1960 s 1940s

Hitler's ultimate goal was to create: a democratic society with a strong economy a culturally and ethnically diverse nation an army that could defend Germany without threatening its neighbors an empire that would be served by inferior races

Teddy Roosevelt got involved in helping to end this war that was fought over Manchuria? 1) Russo-Japanese 2) East Asia 3) Far East 4) Sino

Read the quote from the debates surrounding ratification of the Constitution. Then answer the question that follows. "There is no declaration of any kind for preserving the liberty of the press or the trial by jury in civil causes; nor against the danger of standing armies in time of peace." Who would have agreed with the point made in this quote? Federalist Republican Democrat Anti-Federalist

Lincoln justified the Emancipation Proclamation on grounds of Abolitionism and racial equality. economic and military necessity. moral and ethical imperatives. universal human, natural rights.

Multiple Choice 4 points What battle was a low point for American forces? Saratoga Ticonderoga Lexington Valley Forge

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Which of the following is a way George Washington expanded the power of the presidency? a. He refused to run again after serving two terms. b. He appointed the heads of various federal departments as his own advisors. c. He worked with the Senate to draft treaties with foreign countries. d. He submitted his neutrality proclamation to the Senate for approval. A C D B

Many at the Continental Congress were skeptical of allowing presidents to be directly elected by the legislature because __ A. they were worried about giving the legislature too much power B. they feared the opportunities created for corruption C. they knew the weaknesses of an electoral college D. they worried about subjecting the commander-in -chief to public scrutiny B A C D

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

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.

18. What were the major influences on the American Revolution?

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"

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

US labor leaders supported the military draft out a strong sense of patriotic duty. True False

Who proposed the New Jersey Plan? A. William Paterson B. James Madison C. Thomas Jefferson D. John Adams