Most late nineteenth-century immigrants to America came from European ________ and settled in American ________ . A) rural communities; rural communities B) rural communities; cities C) cities; rural communities D) cities; cities ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
The Portuguese explored West Africa __________. a. to convert natives to Christianity b. as tests of their new navigational technology c. to establish colonies in Africa before Spain and England d. searching for slaves and gold e. and established military forts along the coastland ANSWER D
Date: September 9th, 2020
From their experiences in the French and Indian War, American colonists A) were disgusted at the British strategy designed by William Pitt. B) resented being treated as inferiors by British military officers. C) believed the war was unnecessary because they hadn’t felt threatened by the French. D) took pride in the skill and bravery of […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
Puritans were more likely than southern colonists to engage in games and sports that A) offered opportunities for betting. B) were non-competitive. C) had standardized rules. D) demonstrated physical prowess. ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
Just prior to his election as president, Franklin D. Roosevelt had been A) Secretary of the Treasury. B) governor of New York. C) a United States Senator. D) Vice President. ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
Why has the Middle East emerged as a particularly important and troubled area for American foreign policy? Why hasn’t the United States been more successful in its conduct of diplomacy there? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER The Middle East is important because of its location and its oil. The region sits astride […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
When he became President Eisenhower’s Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles was notable for his A) good humor. B) lack of experience in foreign affairs. C) excessive moralism. D) flexibility. ANSWER C
Date: September 9th, 2020
Chief Justice John Marshall believed in judicial review, which is __________. a. a professional journal read by lawyers and judges b. the power of the Court to determine the constitutionality of statutes c. a system whereby all legislation passed by Congress must be approved by the Supreme Court before it can take effect d. a […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
Most progressive reformers belonged to the A) middle class. B) lower class. C) working class. D) upper class. ANSWER A
Date: September 9th, 2020
Assume you are a recipient of a proprietary grant from the king in 1700 and are familiar with the history of the English colonies founded earlier in the century. What will you do to make your colony economically successful? How will you attract settlers? ANSWER Consider: generous land grants (headrights); indentured servitude with freedom […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
