Most historians agree that as it relates to causes of the Civil War A) economic issues were the most significant factors. B) arguments over slavery were the most significant factors. C) both economic issues and arguments over slavery were significant factors. D) neither economic issues or arguments over slavery were significant factors. ANSWER Answer: […]
Chaco Canyon was an important center of __________ culture. A) Hopewell B) Maya C) Anasazi D) Aztec ANSWER C
The Crittenden Compromise was rejected by Lincoln because it A) expanded the Fugitive Slave Act as one of its key provisions. B) rejected popular sovereignty. C) protected slavery in the New Mexico Territory and California. D) was supported by President Buchanan. ANSWER Answer: C
During the Truman administration, __________. a. voting discrimination against African Americans came to an end b. public schools were desegregated in many states c. an order for desegregation of the armed forces was issued d. Congress established a permanent civil rights commission e. the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department was weakened ANSWER […]
When comparing the attitudes of the Peace Democrats and War Democrats which of the following statements is TRUE? A) War Democrats favored a quick and immediate end to the war; Peace Democrats favored a complete victory. B) Peace Democrats and War Democrats had no real differences in their attitudes toward the war. C) Peace Democrats […]
At its height, the population of Cahokia exceeded __________ people. A) 1,000 B) 15,000 C) 50,000 D) 100,000 ANSWER B
Which of the following was an example of how the United States paid for the war effort? A) the creation of an income tax B) the lowering of property tax C) excessive printing of paper money D) inability to borrow money ANSWER Answer: A
After 1777, France’s chief territorial objective was to gain control of A) the British West Indies. B) England’s American colonies. C) Gibraltar. D) Canada. ANSWER A
After the Battle of Gettysburg, Lincoln removed General Meade for ________. A) not pursuing the retreating Confederates B) high death rates C) authorizing Pickett’s Charge D) failing to stop General Lee’s advance ANSWER Answer: A
By 1894, American railroads __________. a. had difficulty finding the capital to expand b. suffered from competition and overexpansion c. had consolidated into four major lines d. had eliminated competition e. were at the peak of their bargaining power ANSWER B
