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.
Many important musical repertories show traces of the painful experiences of African Americans during the slave era that followed their forced movement to the us. True False
President __ signed the Judiciary Act of 1780, which establishec I the federal inferior courts. Ronald Reagan Abraham Lincoln George Washington Theodore Roosevelt
Question 20 (5 points) 1) Listen The changeover to an industrialized economy led to a A) shift of population to rural areas. B) higher standard of living for the urban poor. C) scientific revolution. D) shift of population to urban centers.
(1) How did the boundaries of artistic expression change during the Post-Impressionist period? a. Artists stopped experimenting with color and form b. Artists challenged conventions and explored new techniques c. Artists focused solely on political themes d. Artists adhered more strictly to traditional methods
According to the paragraph, what did the Berlin Conference symbolize in the context of global history? a period of cultural exchange the beginning of a global imperialistic wave a diplomatic triumph
Huddie Ledbetter was a great African American folksinger who was better known as: a) "Hooty" b) "Leadbelly" c) "Betty" d) None of the above
Which war measure required all men in the U.S. between the ages of 21 and 30 to register for military service? Committee of Public Information War Industries Board Selective Service Act Espionage Act
What was significant about Liberia and Ethiopia after the Berlin Conference? They remained unclaimed by Europear nations. They were the first two nations claimed by Britain. Debate over their ownership resulted in a war.
Supporting Question 3:What were the results of the Spanish American War? Source G: Treaty of Paris, 1898 Following the end of the Spanish American War, the United States and Spain met to agree to peace term in Paris, France. Spain will let go of all claim of authority over Cuba. Once Spain has evacuated the island, the United States will occupy Cuba and take on all responsibilitie s for the protection of life and property there. Source: Article 1 of the Treaty of Paris , signed between the United States and Spain on December 10,1896 . The United States remained in control of Cuba to protect their independence until the creation of the Republic of Cuba on May 20, 1902.
This Meso-American city was among the largest in the world. Teotihucan Acapulco Veracruz Mexico City
