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
Loopholes in the Volstead Act, which were exploited in the 1920s, included all of the following EXCEPT A) no fines for possession of alcohol. B) allowance for medicinal whiskey. C) allowance for sacramental wine for religious purposes. D) a ban of hard liquor only, which did not include wine and beer. ANSWER Answer: D
Date: September 9th, 2020
Why were New England colonists more likely to maintain English customs than those who migrated to Virginia and Maryland? a. The New England colonists came from higher social ranks than those in the other colonies, and were more familiar with traditional English customs. b. The New England colonists brought more English goods with them to […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The Dawes Plan was designed to ________. A) help ameliorate the German financial crisis B) limit the navies of world powers C) begin the mass-production of automobiles D) improve relations with Latin America ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 9th, 2020
