What happened to Bacon’s Rebellion after Bacon died of fever? a. It collapsed entirely. b. It went “underground” but returned during the American Revolution. c. It was ended by Berkeley’s charitable pardoning of rebel leaders. d. It was ended by a royal commission and investigation. e. It was carried on by his first lieutenant. […]
What explains the reason why John and Jacqueline Kennedy were so popular? A) They were young, glamorous, and attractive. B) They maintained personal relationships with African- Americans. C) They supported social welfare programs for the poor. D) They denounced communism and spoke out against the Soviet Union. ANSWER Answer: A
How did attitudes toward sex and marriage change at this time? a. Victorian attitudes towards sex and marriage reemerged to dominate American society throughout the 1920s. b. There was little change in attitudes toward sex and marriage at this time in American history. c. Extramarital affairs became less prevalent, as conservative values dominated urban American […]
How did Richard Nixon dramatically change course, in terms of foreign policy and the Cold War, from his predecessors? Answer: ANSWER An ideal answer will: 1. Discuss the policy of Vietnamization that turned over the bulk of the fighting responsibility to the South Vietnamese and the withdrawal of American forces from Southeast Asia. 2. […]
Franciscan missionaries forbade traditional Pueblo __________. A) foods and beverages B) marriage arrangements C) religious celebrations D) dress ANSWER C
During the presidential election of 1976, A) Jimmy Carter won a narrow victory by positioning himself as an outsider who could help deal with the struggling economy. B) Henry Jackson and Morris Udall battled it out in the Democratic primary, with Jackson edging Udall, only to lose in the general election to Ronald Reagan. C) […]
Korean Koguryo accomplished all of the following EXCEPT the A) establishment of legal codes. B) formation of a confederacy of noble families. C) adoption of Buddhism. D) creation of permanent monuments. E) defeat of the Sui army. ANSWER B
Which of the following was among Ronald Reagan’s priorities when he was inaugurated as president in 1981? A) reduction of the federal income tax B) reduction of military expenditures C) expansion of government-sponsored social programs D) expansion of government regulation of business practices ANSWER Answer: A
Why was the Panic of 1837 significant for President Van Buren? a. Van Buren had to respond but was hampered by his own political party’s laissez-faire policies, dooming his reelection. b. Whigs blamed Van Buren for the crisis, further strengthening their popular appeal. c. Democrats blamed Van Buren for the crisis, further strengthening their popular […]
President Reagan’s response to the labor strike by the Professional Air Traffic Controllers’ Organization resulted in the collapse of the union. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
