City governments became more like businesses during the early 1900s because they __________. a. became more corrupt, working for the wealthy and crushing the masses with unfair housing, tax, and employment laws b. became more supportive of the masses, creating health, housing, and employment programs to help the poor c. became balanced by competitive political […]
The following was TRUE of the development of the nations in Europe in the 1400s and 1500s EXCEPT A) they became major and influential political organizations replacing both the smaller kingdoms and city-states. B) they became more important and commonplace by the late 1400s as Spain, France, Sweden, Scotland, and England were united by the […]
Which is the best interpretation of historian Davis Eltis’s statement: “In terms of immigration alone . . . America was an extension of Africa rather than Europe until the late nineteenth century”? a. The colonists set up communities in the New World that were much closer to the communities of Africa than to those of […]
How did the Puritans distinguish themselves from the Anglicans and Catholics in England? A) The Puritans constituted a majority of the three major religious groups in England including Anglicans, the Catholics, and themselves. B) The Puritans wanted a radical religious change to “purify” the Church of England of Catholic practices, especially the leadership of the […]
Describe the key assumptions and legislation of the First New Deal with the Second New Deal. Explain why historians have seen fit to identify two New Deals. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER First New Deal: Behind the AAA, NIRA, WPA, TVA and other legislation lay the assumption that government, labor, industry, the […]
Which following development in the 1620s had fatally adverse, long-term implications for Indians in Virginia? A) the conversion of Virginia from a royally chartered colony to a company colony in 1624 B) the sending of thousands of Christian missionaries to convert the Indians from England to Virginia in the 1620s C) the shift from trade […]
President Taft’s approach to foreign policy was called “dollar diplomacy” because A) he urged Congress to extend $2.5 billion in foreign aid to Latin America. B) his administration spent $800 million to send U.S. troops to quell rebellions in Latin America. C) he encouraged American businessmen to invest in Latin America to increase U.S. influence […]
Life remained precarious for settlers in Virginia shortly after the desperate winter of 1609-10 because of disease, limited food, an absence of lucrative trade, and conflict with Indians. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
In what ways was the War of 1812 strange? a. It was fought on U.S. territory but between France and Great Britain. b. The United States believed it could win with a decentralized government and little money or military power against the most powerful nation in the world. c. Great Britain was engaged in an […]
Why was King Philip’s War of 1675-76 considered a turning point in the relationship between English settlers in New England and Indian peoples? What role did new economic conflicts, land sales to the English, and a breakdown in personal relationships among leaders of the English and Indian communities have in contributing to the outbreak of […]
