Thomas Paine's Common Sense argued that the British governmental system was perfectly good but that current officials had corrupted it. made highly original arguments in favor of independence. sold well among the elite, who in turn were able to convey its ideas to the lower classes. argued that America would become the home of freedom and "an asylum for mankind." led to his arrest on charges of treason but he saved himself by writing another pamphlet taking the opposite position.
Which of the following made many colonial leaders hesitant to support the idea of independence? the cautionary words in Common Sense about the foolishness of fighting the British fear of class conflict and "anarchy from below" reluctance to lose the highest positions within the colonial government structure the belief of most colonists that taxation was actually highly beneficial to the colonies a desire to wait until the allegiance of Canada and the West Indies could be secured
Martin Luther was opposed by the church officials because of his unorthodox views on the theology of salvation. True False
Which two leaders Franklin D. Roosevelt mentioned in terms of domination? [mark all correct answers) a. Hitler D b. Mussolini D c. Stalin D d. Heinrich Himmler
In ancient Egyptian history intermediate periods were times of disunity and political instability. A True B False
2. Primary Source Excerpt from President Lyndon B. Johnson's "Great Society"speech, 1964: "The Great Society is a place where every child can find knowledge to enrich his mind and to enlarge his talents... It is a place where men are more concerned with the quality of their goals than the quantity of their goods." Question: What can you infer about the impact of President Johnson's Great Society programs on the federal government's role in society? A) Johnson's Great Society programs reduced the federal government's role in social welfare and left those responsibilities to the states. B) The Great Society programs expanded the federal government's role in addressing social welfare issues, including poverty and healthcare. C) Johnson's Great Society aimed to dismantle the federal programs established by the New Deal and give more power to private charities D) The Great Society programs had no significant effect on the government's involvement in social and economic programs
The Fatimids traced their genealogy: A To Abu Bakr, Muhammad'closest friend and father-in-law. B To Hamza, Muhammad'uncle. C To Mu'awiya, the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate. D ) To the relationship between Fatima (the Prophet's daughter) and 'Ali.
What American general officer tried to have George Washington removed from command? Charles Lee Horatio Gates Benadict Arnold Harry Lee
Which of the following accurately describes the Inca? skilled engineers who built a network of roads through the Andes expert sailors who built a powerful navy peaceful pastoralists who ruled through consensus advanced astronomers who developed a highly accurate calendar
In 1818 the United States signed a treaty with Russia concerning: claims in Alaska. claims in Oregon. trading rights in the Pacific. trading rights in the Atlantic.
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
