Examine the role of religion in shaping the progressive movement. What changes did religious reformers seek and were they successful in their efforts? Answer: ANSWER An ideal answer will: 1. Discuss the emergence of the Social Gospel as a set of religious ethics to industrial conditions and thereby alleviating poverty, slums, and labor exploitation. […]
Many contacts occurred between Europeans and Indians, including trading for furs. Which was false about the results of the fur trade? a. the population of animals like beavers was cut severely b. Indians became dependent on whites for trade goods c. it often led to alcoholism d. drunkenness and alcoholism harmed whites more than Indians […]
Which of the following is NOT true about the creation of the Northern Securities Company Limited and the subsequent actions taken by Teddy Roosevelt’s administration? A) The company consolidated all of the oil production and refining in America under one company, which distressed Roosevelt because all of the oil in America would come from one […]
The nullification crisis of the early 1830s __________. a. had little impact outside South Carolina b. was of little significance for the future of the United States c. revealed the strength of the Constitution d. was an early indication of dangerous future divisions e. demonstrated the inherent solidarity of the Union ANSWER D
The Spanish government worried that a war with the United States would threaten their A) economy. B) monarchy. C) navy. D) church. ANSWER Answer: B
The strategic blunder made by Nicholas Biddle was his __________. a. decision to confide in Henry Clay b. decision to seek the bank’s charter renewal four years early c. decision to give bank loans to congressmen d. failure to listen to the advice of Henry Clay e. advocacy of large loans to immigrants ANSWER […]
The “Boxers” were a group of rebels made up of A) U.S. farmers. B) Japanese peasants. C) Chinese farmers and peasants. D) Russian farmers and peasants. ANSWER Answer: C
In the years following the Revolutionary War, most Americans wanted their states to __________. A) redeem paper securities with hard money B) issue new paper money C) clamp down on debtors D) reduce the money supply ANSWER B
Although many Americans were fond of alcohol, all of the following events showed that Americans also worried about the nation’s drinking habits EXCEPT A) the Army ended the traditional whiskey ration for troops. B) McGuffey’s Readers included stories about the “scene of desolation” that liquor created. C) immigrants were willing to give up alcohol in […]
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 […]
