- How did planters like to present themselves to the critics of slavery in antebellum America?
- What city experienced explosive growth as a result of the gold rush in California?
- what event encouraged spain to turn toward exploration?
- Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
- which of the following re-invigorated slavery in europe?
- what is the most likely reason for the decline of the cahokians and the anasazi?
- The policy known as __________, forcibly enlisting sailors into the British navy against their will, had long been a source of resentment against the British government in North America's port towns.
- Name one power that is only for the federal government
- the oldest continuously inhabited community in the US is the _____ town of acoma
- Who authored the influential pamphlet Common Sense, which fanned the flames of the American independence movement?
- Beginning with the Red Scare of the 1920's, which historical development contributed to a recurring pattern of anti-communism in the United States?A. growing prosperity following WWllB. Migration from the Great Plains during the DUst BowlC. Increased unemployment during the Great Depression D. Accusations made by senator Joseph McCarthy in congress
- The U.S. followed a policy of containment during the Cold War in response to the spread of Communism. How did the Marshall Plan aim to contain the spread of Communism?A. It built up the Western European armed forcesB. It helped to rebuild and strengthen Western European economiesC. It forced Americans to take loyalty oaths to not lose their jobsD. It created a military alliance between the U.S and the Western European nation
- How does the U.S. gov't use anti-trust laws to regulate economic activity?A. These laws stop lobbyists from influencing gov't policies regarding the stock marketB. These laws encourage businesses to hire fewer workers, which helps prevent inflationC. These laws prevent anyone company from within an industry from forming a monopolyD. These laws allow the gov't to impose tariffs, which helps domestic businesses prosper
- #25 The annexation of Hawaii, the Open Door Policy with China, and the construction of the Panama Canal were all motivated by an interest in:A. Breaking up monopolies and trustsB. Extending the American empire by military forceC. Acquiring new markets and sources of raw materialsD. Limiting the power of labor unions to strike
- Which social and economic movements are most closely identified with the 1920's?A. Adopting womens suffrage and ProhibitionB. Passing of Civil rights laws and the rise of installment buying C. Repealing Prohibition and limiting the spread of communismD. Providing aid to the unemployed rising fan prices
- WHich of the following provides an explanation as a cause of the Great Depression of the 1930's?A. Stocks were priced too low during the 1920'sB. Farmers received a high price for agricultural products during the 1920'sC. All Americans shared in the prosperity of the 1920'sD. American industries over prouced goods during the 1920's
- what was president john f kennedys response to soviet plans to install nuclear missiles in cuba in 1962
- Who was in charge of investigating claims of communist activity in the businesses, armed forces, universities, and other areas of American life during the 2nd red scare in the early 1950s?A. Ethel and Julius RosenbergB. FBI and the Palmer RaidsC. House Un-American Activities CommitteeD. Senate Committee on Homeland Security
- What year was the repeal of stamp act
- During the WWll, the U.S. gov't created a system to ration the distribution of certain resources such as gasoline. How did this new system of regulation affect the distribution of resources in the U.S.?A. It granted more privileges to wealthy business ownersB. It provided more goods and services to the working classC. It limited the number of goods individuals could purchaseD. It supplied members of the upper class better quality goods