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.
Which statement is NOT true of Congress during the Second World War? It abolished the job-creation programs of the New Deal era. It extended government subsidies to businesses. It reduced the budget for national planning. It showed strong support for strict regulations on businesses.
The advancement of the printed word was initially slowed because of shortages of paper and ink. an unwillingness of the public to accept mass -produced publications. a shortage of metal to make presses. the Dark Ages.
In Japan durig this period, real political power was largely held by: Elected citizens The military leaders Foreign governments Local governors
16. How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
Slavery became essential to the economy of the South. True False
Which statement best describes Presiden Johnson's plan for Reconstruction? Johnson's plan angered Democrats in Congress. Johnson's plan was similar to Lincoln's plan but stricter. Johnson's plan prohibited pardons for Confederates. Johnson's plan was more lenient on the South than Lincoln's plan.
Which statement best explains why the United States initially pursued a policy of neutrality at the beginning of World War I? The League of Nations required member nations to avoid military involvement. Congress had already declared support for the Central Powers. Many Americans supported isolationism and economic trade with both sides of the conflict. The United States lacked a modern military capable of fighting overseas.
How did militarism help cause World War I? Russia took the lead with recruitment sign-ups that instilled national pride. Naval spending in some countries caused economic shortages. An arms build-up in one country would force other countries to match the build-up. Germany and Britain looked for alliances to supplement gaps in their military.
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Who was America's top general during the Korean War? A. Eisenhower B. MacArthur C. Schwarzkopf D. Patton
