What was the dominant social theme of 1950s America? a. individualism b. free love c. philanthropy d. consumerism e. political activism ANSWER D
Date: September 9th, 2020
What became the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition after the conclusion of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803? A) President Jefferson wanted Lewis and Clark to learn and report back to him and the nation about the lands, native peoples, animals, and plants of the western territory that the United States had acquired […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
All except which one of these reasons contributed to European expansion at the end of the Middle Ages? a. better navigational instruments and improved ships b. the rise of the modern nation state c. the invention of printing d. the development of democracy ANSWER D
Date: September 9th, 2020
What was the effect of the final battle of the war, the Battle of New Orleans, in January 1815? A) It convinced the British government to sign the Treaty of Ghent after the conclusion of the battle. B) It delayed the decision of the British government to sign the Treaty of Ghent, which hoped to […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The Plains Indians __________. a. were organized into one large and powerful tribal group b. were an insignificant proportion of the total Native American population in the United States in 1870 c. were a complex of tribes, cultures, and bands that assigned most work on the basis of gender d. were at a distinct disadvantage […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The significance of cotton production becoming a marketable export crop for the United States in the early 1800s included all of the following EXCEPT A) it led to the rapid development of new lands, especially the great plantations of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. B) it led to the development and growth of the New England […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The first explorer to sail directly from Europe to India and back was: a. Vasco da Gama b. Dinis Dias c. Henry the Navigator d. Cristoforo Colombo ANSWER A
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which of the following statements is NOT true about what Francis Cabot Lowell contributed to the development of the Industrial Revolution in America? A) Lowell, along with his business partners, recreated British-style looms that permitted the production of a cotton fabric in a large factory. B) Lowell and his business partners created multi-shareholder corporations that […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which is the best description of the settlers in the early days of the Virginia Colony? a. They were about evenly divided between men and women. b. They were well-prepared to establish a colonial outpost. c. They preferred to search for riches rather than farm. d. They had few troubles except for unfriendly Indians. e. […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
What financial mechanism became a permanent and important feature of American economic life after 1815? A) the limited liability corporation with many stockholders and secured charters that could not be altered or withdrawn by government B) corporations with state and federal government charters C) the use of gold and silver in most commercial transactions D) […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
