The first great federal transportation project was the __________. a. building of the National Road b. Lancaster Turnpike c. Erie Canal d. transcontinental railroad e. Union and Pacific Railroad ANSWER A
Which political leader played a critical role in Congress by passing the 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, for ratification by the states? A) Alexander Hamilton B) George Washington C) James Madison D) Theodorick Bland ANSWER Answer: C
Initially, Lord Baltimore intended that Maryland be a haven for __________. a. Quakers b. Puritans c. Catholics d. Baptists e. Separatists ANSWER C
Following the passage of the bank bill, one of Hamilton’s final accomplishments as treasury secretary was A) the creation of federal deposit insurance for bank customers. B) the creation of Fort Knox to hold America’s reserve gold supply. C) reconciling with Madison and Jefferson to reduce political divisions. D) the creation of a federal mint […]
Describe the impact of Pontiac’s uprising on the design of British colonial policy. What was the colonists’ response to this policy? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER British officials were concerned that the westward movement of white colonists would provoke war with the Native Americans and add to the cost of defending the […]
How do the Alien and Sedition Acts illuminate the nature and scope of American politics by the conclusion of the 1700s? Assume the role of a defender of the acts or an opponent of the laws and justify your position in political and constitutional terms. Is there anyone can contribute to this please! Thanks… […]
Woodrow Wilson’s decision to invade Mexico in 1916 followed the murder of several Americans by __________. a. Vittorio Zapata b. Pancho Villa c. Francisco Madero d. Victoriano Huerta e. Carlo Ponti ANSWER B
All of the following were members of the Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery as they prepared to leave from St. Louis for their expedition during the winter of 1803-04 EXCEPT A) soldiers. B) civilian boatmen, woodsmen, and interpreters. C) Clark’s slave York. D) captured Indian tribal leaders from the Ohio and Indiana Territories. […]
Because of its policy of religious toleration, __________ attracted unusual numbers of independent-minded people. a. Maryland b. Connecticut c. Pennsylvania d. New York e. Rhode Island ANSWER E
How did Federalist delegates from New England at the Hartford Convention express their strong opposition to the War of 1812? A) They voted to demand peace and begin state secession activities in New England in December 1814 to put pressure on President Madison to end the war. B) They voted to demand peace and consider […]