The classic period of Mesoamerican civilization was an era of advances in all regions that occurred A) at the very beginning of the habitation of the Americas about 20,000 years ago. B) between the 5th and 2nd centuries B.C.E. C) between the 2nd and 10th centuries C.E. D) in the last two centuries. E) none […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
In the regional North American societies, family and kinship, __________, and the local community were the most significant factors in everyday life. A) market relations B) the church C) ethnic identity D) colonial officials ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 9th, 2020
Which statement best characterizes Native Americans of the “middle ground”? a. They maintained a strong, independent role in commercial exchange with Europeans. b. They sought to isolate themselves completely from European contact. c. They sought economic competition between tribes rather than military confrontation. d. They continued to war against each other rather than to establish […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
Explain how the mounted Plains Indian was actually a product of the colonial era. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Key Points: Indian lifestyles; cultural exchange; society and technology; frontier interactions
Date: September 9th, 2020
How did Eisenhower placate liberals? A) He placed strict limits on the activities of the CIA. B) He called for the arrest of Senator Joseph McCarthy. C) He extended many New Deal welfare policies. D) He pursued a pro-labor legislative agenda. ANSWER C
Date: September 9th, 2020
The 1735, the John Peter Zenger case gave rise to __________. A) more newspapers and a freer press in America B) widespread anti-Indian violence C) strict British licensing and censorship of the press D) American admiration and respect for the British army ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 9th, 2020
After 1937, the WPA denied employment to aliens, a decision that greatly affected __________. a. blacks b. Mexican Americans c. Asian Americans d. Indians e. sharecroppers ANSWER B
Date: September 9th, 2020
The Intolerable Acts were passed by Parliament to punish __________. A) Williamsburg and the Virginia House of Burgesses B) Philadelphia and the other Atlantic ports that restricted imports C) Ben Franklin and other popular colonial leaders D) Boston and the colony of Massachusetts ANSWER Answer: D
Date: September 9th, 2020
Much Anti-Federalist opposition to the Constitution disappeared when A) the Federalists promised amendments to guarantee the civil liberties of the people. B) it became obvious that the constitution would be adopted over their objections. C) Alexander Hamilton threatened to impose an even stronger national government with the assistance of the army. D) it was agreed […]
Date: September 9th, 2020
The Québec Act granted __________. A) tax breaks to wealthy Canadians B) religious toleration to the Roman Catholic Church C) Québec immunity from the terms of the Intolerable Acts D) runaway slaves asylum ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 9th, 2020
