Following the Revolutionary War, the American economy was characterized by A) significant growth of domestic manufacturing. B) an unfavorable balance of trade with England. C) booming new trade with the French and Dutch. D) rapid recovery from a postwar depression. ANSWER B
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The Berlin Wall was designed for what purpose? A) to stop the flow of smuggled weapons B) to prevent spying from Germany C) to separate East and West Germany D) to encourage young people not to migrate ANSWER Answer: C
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Theoretical science in the colonies lagged behind that of England and Europe. Easily the most prominent American scientist during the colonial period was: a. Jonathan Edwards b. Benjamin Franklin c. Thomas Jefferson d. Ethan Allen ANSWER B
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The Kennedy administration’s creation of an Equal Employment Opportunities committee created a sense of optimism among civil rights groups. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
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The Mongols brought to China A) shipbuilding techniques. B) architecture. C) Persian astronomy. D) historical writing. E) the creation of a long-lasting state in central Asia. ANSWER C
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The individual who helped lead the defeat of the Equal Rights Amendment through their publication “What’s Wrong with ‘Equal Rights’ for Women?” was A) Kate Nelson. B) Phyllis Schlafly. C) Gloria Steinem. D) Barry Goldwater. ANSWER Answer: B
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The ferment of change that accompanied the American Revolution produced A) the disestablishment of the Congregational church in New England. B) a more even distribution of wealth in America. C) the repeal of laws that restricted the inheritance of private property. D) significant gains in the political rights of women. ANSWER C
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The Iranian hostage crisis A) dragged on for six months and ended after American military forces raided a compound that resulted in over 30 casualties. B) ended quickly due to Carter’s excellent negotiation skills. C) resulted because the United States had sided against Iran in their war with Afghanistan. D) started after the United States […]
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In 1894, the Immigration Restriction League demanded a literacy test for immigrants from which part of the world? a. China b. Ireland c. southern and eastern Europe d. Mexico e. northern Europe ANSWER C
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The Reagan administration sold missiles to Iran in 1985-1986 despite an arms embargo for which of the following reasons? A) to gain Iran’s help to secure the freedom of American hostages in Lebanon B) to enable Iran to win the war against Iraq and topple Saddam Hussein from power C) to deter the Soviet Union […]
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