What was the purpose of President Fillmore sending Commodore Matthew Perry and four American warships to Japan in July 1856? A) President Fillmore wanted to force Japan to permit an American naval base to be constructed at Okinawa. B) President Fillmore wanted Japan to permit U.S. naval and commercial ships to use Japanese coaling stations […]
What was a drawback of suburban life for the family? a. Many families were torn apart by pressure to conform to suburban expectations. b. Many young families had to share their homes with extended family members. c. Many parents were too focused on earning money to make time for family bonding. d. Many people had […]
Which character in Uncle Tom’s Cabin transformed the slavery question from an abstract political issue into a personal tragedy? A) Simon Legree B) Eliza Harris C) Willie D) Uncle Tom ANSWER Answer: B
How did Washington respond to the threat of a military takeover of the American government? A) He remained neutral and let his officers deal with Congress. B) He used his personal leverage to force Congress to pay off his officers. C) He persuaded his officers to work with Congress and secured a reasonable settlement. D) […]
Assess the impact of the Dred Scott decision on public opinion. Anyone in the forum can help me with this one? ANSWER Answer: An ideal answer will: 1. Analyze Chief Justice Taney’s majority opinion. 2. Analyze the dissenting opinions in the decision. 3. Analyze public reaction in the North and South. 4. Analyze reaction […]
The most important advances in industrialization __________. a. occurred during the last third of the nineteenth century b. were developed during the Civil War c. had developed in western Europe by 1800 d. had little effect on the American economy e. began in the first years of the twentieth century ANSWER A
Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election by A) winning both the popular vote and the required Electoral College votes. B) winning all Northern states. C) winning all “border states.” D) losing the popular vote but winning the required Electoral College votes. ANSWER Answer: A
Both British General William Howe and General John Burgoyne made the mistake of A) ignoring the strategic plans laid out by Lord Germaine. B) refusing to negotiate for the aid of Indians in their military operations. C) conducting extremely brutal campaigns that incited further colonial resistance. D) underestimating the will and commitment of their opponents. […]
In the early years of the war, Union generals were known for being overly cautious and wary of battle. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
How did John Marshall influence the United States? a. He created the first commercial steamship, proving that people and freight can move by steam power. b. He brokered the Adams-Onís Treaty, granting the United States the fertile land of Florida. c. He influenced the future of the institution of slavery in the United States by […]
