Why did it take until the 1860s to build a transcontinental railroad? a. The needed land was designated as Indian territory. b. There was a shortage of workers. c. The federal government refused to provide land grants for railroad companies. d. Bankers were not willing to back such a risky investment. e. Sectional quarrels developed […]
What were the conditions that allowed Republican dominance of national politics in the 1920s? Answer: ANSWER An ideal answer will: 1. Discuss Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover’s administration policies. 2. Discuss the growth of a business-oriented culture and business success as the key to prosperity for all. 3. Write an effective conclusion that evaluates the […]
The reason for Andrew Carnegie’s success was that he __________. a. inherited a large family fortune b. understood how to organize steel industry management c. shared profits with his workers d. had no competition from other producers e. had worked in the steel industry since childhood ANSWER B
During the first 100 days of President Roosevelt’s administration the A) federal government’s role in society changed by becoming more involved. B) federal government’s role in society changed by becoming less involved. C) federal government’s role in society did not substantially change. D) federal government began to regulate personal choices more while doing less to […]
What was the touchstone of the new counterculture of the sixties? a. literature b. photography c. painting d. film e. music ANSWER E
Why was Hitler able to successfully accomplish his prewar goals? A) Racists in the United States provided him with all the money and organizational talent that he needed. B) He pulled off his major accomplishments in secret without the international community recognizing his moves. C) He bullied groups at home, overrode weak opposition outside of […]
________ produced the most democratic of the first state constitutions, while ________ was the least democratic. A) New York; Georgia’s B) Pennsylvania; Maryland’s C) South Carolina; North Carolina’s D) Virginia; New Hampshire’s ANSWER B
World War II led to decreased opportunities and increased discrimination for African-Americans, Latinos, and American Indians. Answer: ANSWER FALSE
In determining voting eligibility, convention delegates rejected direct election of __________. A) the president B) members of the House of Representatives C) state legislatures D) local mayors ANSWER A
The federal income tax was created in 1943 to help pay for the war. Answer: ANSWER FALSE
