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.
Order the topics from broadest to narrowest. broader bridge-bullding projects conducted by the Public Works Administration historic infrastructure projects of President Roosevelt's New Deal infrastructure projects conducted by the Public Works Administration historic infrastructure projects of the 20th century
1. How did the world react to Germany's persecution of the Jews and refugees?
Who did the majority of the fighting [and dying) in Europe? The French The Russians The Americans
What impact did the bus boycott have on the city of Montgomery? Select a response. The city became more racially divided. The boycott led to the construction of more buses. The city's bus system became more profitable. The boycott nearly bankrupted the city bus system.
Who led his troops to victory at the Battle of Glorieta Pass? Christopher Bunker Ely S. Parker Joseph Pierce Manual Chavez
13. Which of these areas is bordered by the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers? The Anatolian Peninsula the Rub' al Khali the Fertile Crescent the Hindu Kush
How did Herbert Hoover respond to the Depression? Select an Answer A. He launched a campaign of federal intervention in the economy. B. He asked Americans to grow food for their families and reduce the number of meals they ate per day. C. He reduced the size of the army and used the money saved to help destitute World War I veterans. D. He advocated voluntary action by business and encouraged the work of local charitable organizations.
What was one common way in which women supported the Confederacy during the Civil War? serving as nurses serving as soldiers serving as politicians serving as technicians
Which of the following influenced the reform of Medellin, Colombia? (1 point) globalization and gentrification improved electricity and factory jobs industrialization and globalization public education and increased neighborhood connectivity
3. Integrate Information from Diverse Sources How did the people of Britain keep up their morale during the events at the beginning of World War II? Use diverse sources, including quotes and photographs, to explain.
