Oliver North played a key role in A) President Reagan’s reelection campaign in 1984. B) President Reagan’s decision to end the trade embargo on Cuba. C) President Reagan’s decision to remove American soldiers from Lebanon. D) the Iran-Contra scandal. ANSWER Answer: D
Date: September 9th, 2020
What did Whigs mean by “executive usurpation”? a. Whigs felt that Jackson had usurped the executive presidential power by abusing the Constitution in the nullification crisis and Bank War. b. Whigs meant that Democrats had usurped the executive power by creating a corrupt bargain between President Adams and Henry Clay. c. Whigs believed that Jackson […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
Ronald Reagan’s economic policies led to tax cuts, reduction in government services, and less government regulation of business practices. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
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Between 1633 and 1638, __________ cut the Iroquois population in half. A) forced labor B) war C) famine D) disease ANSWER D
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In the 1980s, the main source of financing economic development on Indian reservations was A) grant aid from the U.S. government. B) oil and natural gas. C) tourism. D) casinos. ANSWER Answer: D
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The first large group of German immigrants moved to America seeking __________. a. free land b. religious tolerance c. an opportunity to become wealthy farmers d. markets for their craft products e. work to bring their families from Europe ANSWER B
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Governor Bill Clinton played a leading role in George Bush’s Education Summit of 1989. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
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Joseph McCarthy lost credibility after charging that the __________ was filled with communist sympathizers. A) Truman administration B) Republican party C) British government D) U.S. army ANSWER D
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President George W. Bush issued an ultimatum to which country in the aftermath of 9/11? A) Iraq B) Iran C) Uzbekistan D) Afghanistan ANSWER Answer: D
Date: September 9th, 2020
Why did Hoover have greater appeal than Smith in the election of 1928? a. As a Catholic and big-city politician, Hoover appealed to the immigrant population that was larger than the “nativist” population. b. As a Protestant and someone who stood for traditional American values, Hoover appealed to a larger majority of Americans. c. Hoover […]
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