East-West conflicts often involved Indian problems. Authorities in eastern, older coastal areas: a. rarely helped the Indians, but usually backed the frontiersmen b. sometimes sided with Indians against people living on the frontier in order to keep peace c. often took a balanced view between East and West to avoid conflicts d. were widely respected […]
The presidential oath of office was administered to Calvin Coolidge by ________. A) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court B) his father C) his vice-president D) his wife ANSWER Answer: B
New state leaders divided into “radical” and “elitist” factions over the level of confidence each had in the concept of A) government by consent. B) federalism. C) public virtue. D) republicanism. ANSWER C
Why did the Great Depression begin, and what was done in the first few years to ameliorate its difficulties? Answer: ANSWER An ideal answer will: 1. Discuss the reason why the value of stocks rose so precipitously during the 1920s and why this rise was inherently unstable. 2. Discuss the relationship between the federal […]
In John Calvin’s view, which of the following would be saved? A) everyone who followed the Ten Commandments B) a select few chosen by God C) those who were most generous in their gifts to the church D) anyone who abstained from drinking, dancing, and swearing ANSWER B
After President Roosevelt’s failed attempt to “pack” the Supreme Court with additional new justices, the justices on the Court began ruling in favor of FDR’s New Deal programs where they had ruled against them in the past. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon pushed for __________. a. lower tax rates for everyone b. lower personal taxes for the rich c. higher corporation taxes d. higher taxes for the rich e. the abolition of the income tax ANSWER B
U.S. intelligence services knew in advance of Japan’s plans to attack Hawaii. Answer: ANSWER FALSE
What was the unique feature of the New Jersey state constitution? A) It created a unicameral (one-chamber) legislature. B) It did not require voters to own property. C) It did not provide for an office of governor. D) It allowed some women to vote. ANSWER D
For the United States, the cost of fighting World War II was A) covered by loans from banks and Series E bonds. B) completely covered by taxing large businesses. C) covered by taxes, loans, and Series E bonds. D) covered by an increase in the payroll tax. ANSWER Answer: C
