Charles Sheldon, in his best-selling book In His Steps, called on Americans to ask “what would Jesus do” in terms of dealing with wealth and other social problems in America. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
Date: September 9th, 2020
The Staple Act of 1663 stated that __________. a. Americans must stop raising corn and wheat b. imports to America had to be first shipped through England c. Americans could not produce iron products d. rum had to be manufactured in the West Indies e. Americans could only produce staple foodstuffs ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
When they emerged during the Election of 1912, the Progressive Party called for an 8-hour workday, unemployment insurance, increased conservation efforts, and extending the right to vote to women. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
Date: September 9th, 2020
Regarding King Philip’s War, all of the following statements are correct except which one? The war resulted in: a. heavy casualties and high costs on both sides b. the subduing of the New England Indian tribes c. victory for King Philip, after some early losses d. the internment of “praying Indians,” even though they remained […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which treaty gave the United States control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines? A) Treaty of Paris B) Treaty of Spain C) Treaty of Cuba D) Treaty of Denmark ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 9th, 2020
What important accomplishment was achieved by the Columbia? A) It crossed the Pacific Ocean in eight days. B) It was the first American ship to circumnavigate the globe. C) It located the famed Northwest Passage. D) It defeated a British man-of-war in battle. ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
All of the following were complications involved with building a canal in Panama EXCEPT A) the climate was hot and damp. B) disease-carrying mosquitos. C) it was very difficult to find workers. D) mountainous land required locks to be built to raise and lower ships. ANSWER Answer: C
Date: September 9th, 2020
In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson sent American soldiers to __________ in order to prevent a communist takeover there. a. Cuba b. Argentina c. the Dominican Republic d. Lebanon e. Madagascar ANSWER C
Date: September 9th, 2020
Although many Americans were fond of alcohol, all of the following events showed that Americans also worried about the nation’s drinking habits EXCEPT A) the Army ended the traditional whiskey ration for troops. B) McGuffey’s Readers included stories about the “scene of desolation” that liquor created. C) immigrants were willing to give up alcohol in […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
East-West conflicts often involved Indian problems. Authorities in eastern, older coastal areas: a. rarely helped the Indians, but usually backed the frontiersmen b. sometimes sided with Indians against people living on the frontier in order to keep peace c. often took a balanced view between East and West to avoid conflicts d. were widely respected […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
