The insatiable demand for beaver furs in Europe A) prompted different Indian tribes to collaborate to maximize their profit from the beaver fur trade. B) escalated ancient rivalries among the Indians as they fought to control the supply of beaver furs. C) had no significant effect on the relationship among Indians in the St. Lawrence […]
Which three New Deal programs do you think did the most to combat the Great Depression? Describe what these three programs did and justify your choices. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER The most likely candidates would include the public works programs (WPA, PWA, CWA, CCC, etc.), the TVA, the Glass-Steagall Banking Act […]
What were the long-term and short-term causes of the Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico in 1680? How did the Spanish address one of the key causes of the Pueblo Revolt after returning to New Mexico in 1692? ANSWER Answer: An ideal answer will: 1. Discuss and evaluate the long-term cause of the Spanish attempting […]
How did Jefferson’s goals as president differ from typical Republican goals today? a. Jefferson wanted to reduce the size of the federal government; most Republicans today want to increase the size of the government. b. Jefferson chose cabinet members who supported his programs; most Republicans choose a mix of supporters and opponents. c. Jefferson wanted […]
As trade developed in the colonies during the 1700s, capitalist, rather than mercantilist, patterns of trade were starting to take hold among colonial merchants and traders. Answer: ANSWER TRUE
What is ironic about Wilson’s New Freedom program? a. It directly contradicted New Nationalism programs. b. It was more about religion and morality than social change. c. It helped more people than Taft’s and Roosevelt’s programs combined. d. It was essentially based on ideas first proposed by his political rival, Theodore Roosevelt. e. It was […]
The French and Indian War had a favorable outcome for the ability of Cherokee and Creek Indians in the South to engage in three-way political bargaining among the British, French, and Spanish. Answer: ANSWER FALSE
The attitude of King James I toward tobacco __________. a. demonstrated his concern for the health of his people b. showed that, in the end, he valued revenue more than good health c. changed very little during the course of his reign d. was strongly influenced by his own habit of smoking e. was influenced […]
What was the MOST contentious issue for inland communities throughout the colonies during this period? A) corruption of sheriffs and court officials B) high taxes and fees C) the suffocating presence of British Army D) armed conflicts between frontier whites and Indians ANSWER Answer: D
Located in South America’s Andes Mountains in the area of present-day Peru, the Inca Indians built many roads. Inca society was: a. the first to adopt the concept of zero b. warlike, and the empire was centered in present-day Mexico City c. organized into urban centers, each ruled by a group of priests d. the […]
