From its beginnings, Spain regarded her New World domain as primarily a(n) __________. a. source of precious metal b. place to send exiled Moors and Jews c. opportunity to further promote the Catholic faith d. supplier of cheap Native American labor to be used on Spanish estates e. place to establish penal colonies ANSWER […]
The text authors say of President Carter that he was “wholly lacking in foreign policy experience.” Nevertheless, what foreign policy successes did President Carter achieve? What were his most apparent foreign policy failures? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Successes: Camp David accords; formal diplomatic relations with China; Panama Canal Treaty. Failures: Iranian […]
Explain why James Oglethorpe’s Georgia Colony nearly failed. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Oglethorpe imposed too many restrictions to attract and retain settlers. Consider: no alcohol, no slavery, small land grants only, limited inheritance rights.
Which of the following is most closely related to French fur trading in the New World? a. Recollects b. Samuel de Champlain c. encomiendas d. coureurs de bois e. “Sea Dogs” ANSWER D
Slave religion placed LEAST emphasis on A) love. B) hope. C) human sinfulness. D) spiritual equality. ANSWER C
As the Napoleonic wars broke out in Europe, the United States __________. a. was forced to take sides b. isolated itself from the war c. took advantage of the situation d. feared for the safety of its citizens e. threw its support behind France, in recognition of their support during the Revolutionary War ANSWER […]
The source(s) of mob violence in the 1830s included A) partisan politics. B) abolitionism. C) urban growth. D) All of the above. ANSWER D
President Clinton’s accomplishments included all of the following EXCEPT A) securing the ratification of the North American Free Trade Agreement. B) establishing a national health care program. C) completing negotiations that established the World Trade Organization. D) raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans to reduce the budget deficit. ANSWER B
President Bill Clinton’s accomplishments included all of the following EXCEPT A) elimination of the federal budget deficit. B) raising the minimum wage. C) welfare reform. D) restrictions on abortion. ANSWER D
What was the main result of the deadly diseases brought to the New World by Europeans? a. an extremely high mortality rate among the natives, destroying the culture of many tribes b. a diminution of these diseases throughout Europe c. some deaths, but a low number compared to those caused by warfare between Native Americans […]
